Gateway Capital

Focuses on Midwest startup investments, writing smaller checks for early-stage companies in overlooked markets or underrepresented founders.

New Community Transformation Fund is a West Michigan venture fund that backs companies owned or operated by business leaders of color, with a stated focus on early- and mid-stage high-growth companies and legacy/transition businesses. Fund II emphasizes Michigan-based opportunities and allocates capital across pre-seed, seed, and Series A companies in sectors such as software/technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and other consumer categories.