First Close Partners
Investment Details
Investor Type
Fund of Funds
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage
Geographical Focus
United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Oceania
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 50,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2020
First Close Partners is a fund of funds manager that focuses on investing in venture capital funds managed by underrepresented managers. The firm aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the venture capital ecosystem by supporting funds that are owned and led by individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. By providing capital to these funds, First Close Partners seeks to enhance the representation of diverse perspectives in the investment landscape.
Established in 2020, First Close Partners has committed to various funds, including Wilshire Lane Capital. The firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), which awarded First Close Partners the 2024 DEI Impact Award. This accolade highlights the firm's significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the venture capital industry.
Through its strategic investments, First Close Partners plays a pivotal role in fostering a more inclusive and equitable venture capital environment, ensuring that underrepresented managers have the resources and support necessary to succeed in the competitive investment landscape.
Requirements
- Investments must be managed by underrepresented managers
- Focus on early-stage venture capital funds
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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