“Somebody Somewhere” actor Murray Hill will host the first drag king competition reality series. “I’m so excited to be working with Revry as the host of ‘King of Drag,’” Hill told Variety in a statement Monday.” “I started performing in 1995, so it’s long overdue for the kings to take center stage. This vibrant community […]
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NYSE Floor Talk with Judy Shaw is a premier interview series hosted by Judy Shaw at the New York Stock Exchange. The series features conversations with business leaders, innovators, and newsmakers, covering a wide range of topics from new business initiatives and key milestones to the latest trends in various […]
The Pride Fund can now receive Donor Advised Fund (DAF) dollars through Inspire Access, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This partnership allows donors to leverage their DAFs to invest in companies led by underrepresented founders, specifically women and people of color. Here’s how it works and why it’s significant: How It […]
In June the Pride Fund CEO Densil Porteous and Managing Partner T. Wolf Starr participated in an LGBTQ+ Venture Capital Roundtable at The White House on the 26th. This event marked a significant milestone, showcasing years of dedicated work towards fostering an inclusive landscape for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and investors. The […]
Paul Grossinger, Founder, Gaingels + Ben Stokes, Founding Partner, Chasing Rainbows + Densil Porteous, CEO, Pride Fund w/ Julie Ruvolo, Head of Venture Capital Coverage, NYSE (Moderator) Last month I had the honor of participating in a thought-provoking panel on impact investment, hosted by Julie Ruvolo, Head of Venture Capital […]
For Revry cofounder and CEO Damian Pelliccione (they/them), Pride is year-round. Speaking to TheWrap from Cannes Lions 2024 for our Office With a View interview series, the executive behind the first global LGBTQ+ streaming service — and “the only dedicated entertainment media network for brands to connect with queer audiences with its […]
“The percentage of US adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has doubled in the last decade, reaching 7.6% in 2023. If current trends continue, Gallup predicts that the proportion of LGBTQ+ adults will exceed 10% within the next three decades. Despite this, LA-based VC firm Backstage Capital estimates that LGBTQ+ founders still receive less than 1% […]
Happy Pride Month! This month, as we celebrate, we reflect on the progress made and the challenges still ahead. Pride Month is a time to honor our history, celebrate our community, and amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals everywhere. At Pride Fund, we are dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and […]
Join us on June 13th for Venture Out–we can’t wait to celebrate Pride with you! The venture ecosystem severely lacks diversity in many ways and since 2019 the Pride Fund has been working with local, regional, and national partners to help add a bit of color to the venture ecosystem. […]
We’re on the road again! Join us in Pittsburgh with Innovation Works! We’re going on the road to visit with our next door neighbors to talk about the Pride Fund, our ventures, and why we “invest” in Pittsburgh! Derrick Maultsby Jr., Venture Attorney at Frost Brown Todd, will moderate a panel, including […]