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Black Operator Ventures

vc$20MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$20M

◆ Check Size

$0.1M→$1.5M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Investing in Black-led tech companies where founders build resilient businesses with early product-market fit.

◆ About Black Operator Ventures

Black Operator Ventures (Black Ops VC) is a seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in exceptional Black founders building transformative tech companies across the US and Canada. The firm provides not only capital but also operational expertise, mentorship, and network access from its all-Black leadership team of experienced founders. They typically lead seed rounds with checks up to $1.5M and focus on software, tech, and tech-enabled businesses while avoiding sectors like retail, food & beverages, and crypto.

◆ Sectors

Enterprise Software

◆ Stages

pre-seedseedseries-a

◆ Geography Focus

United States

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Antonia DeanPartner—in
James NormanManaging Partner—
Sean GreenGeneral Partner—in𝕏

◆ Notable Investments

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◆ FAQ

What does Black Operator Ventures invest in?

Black Operator Ventures invests in Enterprise Software at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.

Which geographies does Black Operator Ventures focus on?

Black Operator Ventures focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Black Operator Ventures's typical check size?

Black Operator Ventures typically writes checks of $0.1M to $1.5M.