Backstage Capital
VC
2015
$19 M
West Hollywood, California, United States
Profile
Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015 by Arlan Hamilton. The firm is dedicated to investing in startups led by underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. With a team of 71 people, including 5 partners, Backstage Capital stands out for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the venture capital space.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as consumer products, SaaS, and media, with a focus on pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Backstage Capital typically writes checks around $50K and has invested in over 200 companies. Notable funds include the Backstage Opportunity Fund I, which has an AUM of $30 million and was launched in 2020.
Notable investments by Backstage Capital include companies like CLOUDNINE AI - business productivity software, Loomia - synthetic textiles, AudioMob - media and information services, BoldHue - commercial products, and EdLight - educational software. These investments reflect the firm's strategic focus on supporting diverse founders across various industries.
Industry
Backstage Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Backstage Opportunity Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fashion/Beauty
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
Sports/SportsTech
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$30 M
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July 2020
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