Collab Capital

Company

Investment-firm

Last deal

Amount

Seed

Stage

08.04.2021

Date

2

all rounds

Financing round

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About Company
Collab Capital is an investment fund that supports Black-owned companies with social and financial resources.

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founded date

01.01.2019

Number of employees

Last funding type

Seed

IPO status

Private

Description

The company is creating a growth solution for Black founders seeking capital, who value profitability, ownership, and optionality. They offer entrepreneurship training and development services, social and financial resources, wellness and mental health training, business acumen preparations, legal and regulatory support, marketing, sales, and retention strategies, technical assistance, and mentorship. Collab Capital's mission is to establish an institution that provides a viable pathway to sustained wealth for the Black community.
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Number of Funding Rounds

Their latest funding was raised on 08.04.2021. Their latest investor Standing Oaks Venture Partners. Their latest round Seed

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Investors 
Money Raised 
Lead 
08.04.2021
1
15.03.2021
1
Investments
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Jewel Burks Solomon
Jewel Burks Solomon

Jewel Burks Solomon

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Employee Profiles
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Managing Partner

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