Based in Oakland, California, Authentic Ventures was founded in 2016 and seeks to invest in seed and early-stage companies in enterprise software, consumer, digital health, and deep tech sectors. The firm believes in the power of a diverse network of founders, operators, and investors to achieve great things and uses its network to help its portfolio companies succeed. With a particular interest in women and minority founders solving hard problems, Authentic Ventures is committed to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.