Lockstep Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Lockstep Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York, founded in 2020 by B. Bonin Bough and Marcus Glover. The firm is dedicated to addressing racial inequality by investing in black and minority-owned businesses across the United States. With a team of five professionals, Lockstep Ventures stands out for its commitment to social impact and diversity in its investment strategy.

The firm focuses on sectors such as health, wealth, education, and justice, with a particular emphasis on startups tackling racial disparities. Lockstep Ventures typically invests at the Seed stage, with check sizes ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. The firm exclusively invests in the United States and is actively seeking new investment opportunities.

Notable investments by Lockstep Ventures include Backpack - clinics/outpatient services, and Fleeting - media and information services. The firm is recognized for its strategic approach to supporting minority entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive growth in the venture capital landscape.

Industry

Consumer Products Education Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment

Contacts

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Marcus Glover General and Managing Partner

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Krish Jakhar

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FAQs about Lockstep Ventures

Is Lockstep Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lockstep Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed.

Where is Lockstep Ventures located?

Lockstep Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Lockstep Ventures founded?

Lockstep Ventures was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Lockstep Ventures invest in?

Lockstep Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment.

What is Lockstep Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Lockstep Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lockstep Ventures typically invest in?

Lockstep Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.

Does Lockstep Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Lockstep Ventures invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

Is Lockstep Ventures impact investor?

Yes, Lockstep Ventures is impact investor.

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