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Backstage Capital
Los Angeles, California, United StatesWebsite ↗
Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Arlan Hamilton, dedicated to minimizing funding disparities by investing in startups led by underrepresented founders, specifically women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The firm provides capital, mentorship, and resources to these entrepreneurs, primarily focusing on early-stage companies.
Last raised
Jan 2025
1y 9mo ago
Latest fund size
$200M
Planned Fund with 360 Venture Collective
AUM
$20M
estimated
Funds raised
Capital this firm has raised, newest first
Planned Fund with 360 Venture Collective
Jan 2025
$200M
Opportunity Fund I
Aug 2022 · Opportunity Fund I
$30M
Fund focused on Black women founders
May 2018
$36M
Micro-fund model
Jan 2015
$15M
Recent investments
Companies this firm has funded, newest first
| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOUDNINE AI | Seed | — | Apr 2026 | |
| Loomia | — | — | Nov 2025 | |
| Hostfully | Seed | — | Sep 2025 | |
| AudioMob | Series A | — | Feb 2025 | |
| BoldHue | — | — | May 2024 | |
| Hello Alice | Series C | — | Apr 2024 | |
| EdLight | — | — | Mar 2024 | |
| Goalsetter | Series A | — | Mar 2024 |
Sources
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