Debut Capital

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2020

AUM

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Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Debut Capital is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2020 by Pilar Johnson and Bobak Emamian. The firm is dedicated to supporting Black, Latinx, and Indigenous founders, leveraging the founders' backgrounds in strategy and mobile technology to provide hands-on support. Debut Capital is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a more equitable venture landscape.

The firm invests in a range of sectors including fintech, SaaS, consumer products, and enterprise applications. Debut Capital typically invests in pre-seed to Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $25K to $5M. The firm focuses on the United States market and has a portfolio of over 28 companies. Notable investments include companies like Chipper Cash and Qualifi.

Debut Capital's portfolio features companies such as Barcode - a beverage company, Qualifi - a business productivity software, and Ami Colé - a clean beauty brand. The firm is recognized for its strategic partnerships and co-investments with other major venture firms.

Industry

HealthTech SaaS Fintech Financial Services Consumer Products

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Pilar Johnson Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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FAQs about Debut Capital

Debut Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Debut Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.
Debut Capital was founded in 2020.
Debut Capital invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, SaaS, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Products.
Debut Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Debut Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
Debut Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Debut Capital invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
Yes, Debut Capital is impact investor.
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