WOCstar Fund

Q: When was WOCstar Fund last fund created?

WOCstar Fund last fund was created/launched in 2020-02-24.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

$10 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Wocstar Capital, LLC is a B Corp-certified venture capital and business platform based in New York. The company focuses on investing in, incubating, and accelerating diverse and socially responsible business opportunities. Wocstar emphasizes sustainable and equitable economic growth, particularly supporting women of color entrepreneurs and diverse tech teams. Their approach combines investment, education, mentorship, and storytelling to create positive social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns.

Wocstar operates through three main pillars. The Wocstar Fund is an early-stage venture fund that invests between $500,000 and $5 million in startups across various sectors, including clean energy, AgTech, ClimateTech, and Healthcare. The Wocstar Academy provides educational resources and mentorship to emerging entrepreneurs, while Wocstar Media amplifies the stories of diverse entrepreneurs and advocates for inclusive economic development.

Wocstar's mission is to leverage business as a force for good, blending investment practices with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Their initiatives aim to create wealth and opportunity in underrepresented communities while addressing social and environmental challenges.

Industry

Energy Sports/SportsTech Software SaaS Media and Entertainment Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services HealthTech AgriTech ClimateTech Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) AI Internet of Things (IoT)

WOCstar Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
WOCstar Fund I, LP	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment AI Internet of Things (IoT)	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$9 M	February 2020

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Gayle O'Byrne Chief Executive Officer

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FAQs about WOCstar Fund

Is WOCstar Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

WOCstar Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is WOCstar Fund located?

WOCstar Fund is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was WOCstar Fund founded?

WOCstar Fund was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does WOCstar Fund invest in?

WOCstar Fund invests in companies and startups in Energy, Sports/SportsTech, Software, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, HealthTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), AI, Internet of Things (IoT).

What is WOCstar Fund geographical focus of investments?

WOCstar Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does WOCstar Fund typically invest in?

WOCstar Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of WOCstar Fund investment?

WOCstar Fund usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for WOCstar Fund?

WOCstar Fund has around $10m assets under management.

When was WOCstar Fund last fund created?

WOCstar Fund last fund was created/launched in 2020-02-24

Does WOCstar Fund invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

WOCstar Fund invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

Is WOCstar Fund impact investor?

Yes, WOCstar Fund is impact investor.

What are the contacts of WOCstar Fund?

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