Backstage Capital

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[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

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We’re incredibly proud that we’ve now invested in 200 companies led by underestimated founders!

Celebrate this milestone with us:
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[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

👉🏾 Last chance to apply: Applications close April 14 at 5pmPT https://t.co/adtEKNtEDi

Are you a woman or non-binary founder looking to showcase your startup, and get the opportunity to win investment capital and mentorship?

@Backstgage_Cap x https://t.co/boGmVNvt8i PitcHER

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Hey! Are you going to be at SXSW?

@Backstage_Cap and @BWTalkTech are hosting the Black Founders & Funders Mixer - Sunday, 3/12

👉🏾https://t.co/ayXg3zqYJR

[Arlan 👊🏾 @ArlanWasHere]

At Backstage Capital, we’ve invested in 200+ startups led by underestimated founders. We have a few things to say about the state of the funding ecosystem.

I enjoyed working on this article w/ Backstage GP, Brittany Davis, for @mashable✨ (@iBrittDavis)

https://t.co/CjgbySyDIG

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

We are proud to be part of VCs For Repro, a coalition of VCs united to support access to abortion.
Learn more: @vcsforrepro #vcsforrepro https://t.co/j4EPKPYEkw

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Big news! Backstage is partnering with @kingscrowd for our Flex Fund II!

We’re excited to combine Kingscrowd’s industry leading analysis with Backstage’s groundbreaking positioning to help evaluate investment opportunities.

https://t.co/spnJ8OgWah

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

PARTAKE FOODS CLOSES SERIES B! 🍪🚀

"@PartakeFoods is back with $11.5 million in Series B funding, which Woodard said is one of the largest raises by a Black woman for a food and beverage company."

https://t.co/GQEOSMfclb

[Goalsetter @GoalsetterCo]

Our CEO and fearless leader, @tvancourt was named by @Inc Magazine to its 2022 100 Female Founders list. She is listed among some pretty extraordinary and phenomenal women entrepreneurs and we are here to tell you that she is 1000 percent deserving of this recognition. #FinTech

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

We see you @Mixtroz @PartakeFoods @BitwiseInd @GoalsetterCo! https://t.co/oVhAcF4gNy

[1906.eth | Harold Hughes @OneBandwagonFan]

The @builtxbandwagon team has been COOKING lately! These updates to @poexyz are🔥. We have worked with athletes like @KelvinBeachumJr and @willshipley2021, brands like @takeoverdotwrld and @akidsco, and orgs like @KauffmanFellows, @Backstage_Cap, and @ClemsonFB! What's new? 👀

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Backstage Capital is 7 years old! 🥳

✅ 200 portfolio companies, worth billions, employing thousands
✅ one of the largest portfolios of underestimated founders
✅ $20M+ under management + institutional backing from @comcast, @BankofAmerica + more

https://t.co/nd2bIBUEMb

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Help a Headliner out:

[Jasmine Crowe-Houston @jasminecrowe]

I am planning my first board meeting. A moment of vulnerability here - I would love to spend a few minutes with founders who have been here before and can share tips for running an extraordinary board meeting.

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Congratulations to Backstage Capital companies @PilotlyInsights and @adventurely, who received funding from @GoogleStartups Black Founder's Fund!

[Google for Startups @GoogleStartups]

When we #FundBlackFounders, we catalyze change. Today, we announced 50 more recipients of the Black Founders Fund in the U.S. & a $100M @CapitalG @GVteam @Google investment in Black-led VCs & nonprofits. Learn more about the initiative from @jewelmelanie: https://t.co/VWPtLWTcRr

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

"Although @PartakeFoods was inspired by [her daughter], Woodard now views her brand as a tool to create radical inclusivity in the food ­industry."

Congratulations to Partake! Named #45 on the #Inc5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US.

https://t.co/F7P5dNj7mq

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

BIG NEWS‼️

"We are thrilled that @BankofAmerica is a core investor in our newest, largest fund." @ArlanWasHere

https://t.co/HIE5FOVx41

[Couplet Coffee @CoupletCoffee]

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[Arlan 👊🏾 @ArlanWasHere]

Oh, this just hit me like a ton of bricks. @Backstage_Cap mentor and friend, Rachel Reynard, passed away suddenly last October. She was so supportive to me and dozens of our founders. Grief is a tricky thing.

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

Congrats to Backstage cos @ride_beyond, @ToDooly and @SunhouseInc who were selected for the @GoogleStartups Latino Founders Fund!

When we #FundLatinoFounders, we empower entire communities. Thank you to our partner @GoogleStartups for this funding!

https://t.co/xpPFB5FhFS

[Arlan 👊🏾 @ArlanWasHere]

This is a reminder that ⁦@PandiaHealth offers birth control delivered! In some states, they can even write the prescription for you. They are a ⁦@Backstage_Cap⁩ portfolio co & many of our Crowd syndicate investors participated in their last round. https://t.co/Kqufu11JWm

[Backstage Capital @Backstage_Cap]

@dscottdegeest @LifeWithArjay Thanks, Scott! Arjay, there’s more than 250 jobs open, in many disciplines and levels! Check it out https://t.co/rlWzClfS1v

[Arlan 👊🏾 @ArlanWasHere]

.@Backstage_Cap are proud investors in @TheGoodrCo, including the first check in this latest round! @jasminecrowe is changing the world.