Collide Capital

Collide Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in diverse founders and innovative startups. The firm focuses on early-stage companies, from pre-seed to Series A, with a particular emphasis on fintech, supply chain redesign, and the future of work sectors. Collide Capital aims to guide founders on their institutional capital journey by providing resources, knowledge networks, and hands-on operational support to facilitate successful exits.

The firm's investment strategy centers on supporting founders who are best positioned to solve the next generation of global challenges. Collide Capital has backed over 50 founders, with more than 80% identifying as Black, Latine, and/or female. This commitment underscores their dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In October 2022, Collide Capital closed its $66 million Fund I, marking a significant milestone as the first venture fund simultaneously backed by Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter. This fund is also anchored by the University of California Endowment. The firm's founders, Aaron Samuels and Brian Hollins, have a history of building large Black tech ecosystems, including AfroTech and BLCK VC, and are committed to directing capital to founders who are best positioned to create solutions for the next generation.