Fifth Star Funds
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◆ Location
United States
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Focusing on Chicago tech startups and closing the funding gap for underrepresented founders.
◆ About Fifth Star Funds
Fifth Star Funds is a Chicago-based nonprofit venture philanthropy fund that provides equitable access to early 'Friends & Family' capital for underrepresented founders, with a strong emphasis on Black tech founders in the U.S.[2][3] It focuses on very early-stage companies and pairs capital with network access and support to help founders overcome barriers to funding.[1][2]
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Concepción | Contact | — | |
| Kyle Backer | Co-Founder | senior | |
| Stella Ashaolu | Managing Director | senior | in |
◆ Traits
Leads rounds
◆ FAQ
What does Fifth Star invest in?
Fifth Star invests in Fintech and Medtech at the seed stage.
Which geographies does Fifth Star focus on?
Fifth Star focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Fifth Star's typical check size?
Fifth Star typically writes checks of $0.0M to $0.0M.