Harlem Capital Partners

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Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America South America Africa

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 21 July, 2026

Profile

Harlem Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Brandon Bryant, Henri Pierre-Jacques, Gabby Cazeau, and Jarrid Tingle. The firm is dedicated to investing in diverse founders, with a mission to back 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs over the next 20 years. Harlem Capital's team consists of five dedicated investors who leverage their expertise in finance, media, and entrepreneurship to provide significant value to early-stage companies.

The firm focuses on sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, enterprise, and consumer products, with investments typically ranging from $500K to $2M. Harlem Capital invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, primarily in the USA, Africa, and Latin America. Their first fund, Harlem Capital Partners Venture Fund I, launched in 2019, targets investments in commercial services and TMT sectors, with a focus on minority and women-owned businesses.

Notable portfolio companies include Cashdrop - financial software, Because - business productivity software, Drip Shop Live - entertainment software, Chatdesk - business productivity software, and Malomo - business productivity software. These investments reflect Harlem Capital's commitment to supporting diverse and innovative startups.

Industry

Education Media and Entertainment Software Telecommunications Transportation Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics Travel MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure LegalTech HealthTech AdTech TravelTech

Harlem Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Harlem Capital Partners Venture Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Media and Entertainment Software Telecommunications Transportation Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics Travel MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure LegalTech HealthTech AdTech TravelTech	Seed	North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2019

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Henri Pierre-Jacques Managing Partner

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FAQs about Harlem Capital Partners

Is Harlem Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Harlem Capital Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Harlem Capital Partners located?

Harlem Capital Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Harlem Capital Partners founded?

Harlem Capital Partners was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does Harlem Capital Partners invest in?

Harlem Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Education, Media and Entertainment, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Travel, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, LegalTech, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech.

What is Harlem Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Harlem Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does Harlem Capital Partners typically invest in?

Harlem Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Harlem Capital Partners investment?

Harlem Capital Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Does Harlem Capital Partners invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Harlem Capital Partners invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

Is Harlem Capital Partners impact investor?

Yes, Harlem Capital Partners is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Harlem Capital Partners?

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