The Community Fund
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
2020
AUM
$5 M
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
We are operators, founders, and investors that bring a wide range of complementary functional and industry expertise.
The Community Fund led by Lolita Taub and Jesse Middleton is a $5 million early-stage fund that invests in community-driven companies through an investment partner team. We believe that companies with community at the center of all that they do will become unicorns and produce outsized returns.
The investment team includes: Elias Torres, Cheryl Campos, Calanthia Mei, Melissa Moore, Hassan Bhatti, Sonia Nagar, Aaron Samuels, Kara Weber, Mike Swift, Songe LaRon, and Dave Salvant.
Industry
The Community Fund Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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The Community Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Edtech
E-commerce/Marketplace
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$5 M
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June 2020
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FAQs about The Community Fund
Is The Community Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?
The Community Fund is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is The Community Fund located?
The Community Fund is located in New York, New York, United States.
When was The Community Fund founded?
The Community Fund was founded in 2020.
What sectors and industries does The Community Fund invest in?
The Community Fund invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Healthcare Services, SaaS.
What is The Community Fund geographical focus of investments?
The Community Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does The Community Fund typically invest in?
The Community Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of The Community Fund investment?
The Community Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for The Community Fund?
The Community Fund has around $5m assets under management.
When was The Community Fund last fund created?
The Community Fund last fund was created/launched in 2020-06-01
What are the contacts of The Community Fund?
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