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Fifth Star Funds is a nonprofit venture capital organization based in Chicago, founded to provide early-stage capital to overlooked founders, particularly those facing barriers due to racial discrimination. The fund operates as the first Friends & Family fund in America, offering investments of $25,000 to match the average Friends & Family round in the U.S. It currently manages a portfolio of 12 companies.
This fund invests in early-stage companies across sectors such as consumer, SaaS, healthcare, mobility, and fintech. Check sizes range from $23,000 to $25,000, targeting founders who have experienced material barriers to accessing capital. While primarily focused on the Black community, the fund is open to applicants of all races who can demonstrate similar challenges.
Notable companies in the Fifth Star Funds portfolio include Aegis, a personal safety mobile application; Banyon Power Co., focusing on electric vehicle technologies; and Cyber Pop-up, an on-demand cybersecurity platform.
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