Freedom: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride at NYSE In collaboration with our partner: Grindr (NYSE: GRND) With special thanks to The Pride Fund (that’s us), JoyCoast, LGBTQ+ Directors Association We are excited to celebrate Pride Month this year by joining alongside the NYSE on June 25 to support their special Pride-themed panel […]
Words of Pride
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I have observed firsthand the transformative impact of venture capital on communities, especially when it nurtures a diversity of individuals to become both entrepreneurs and investors. The essence of venture capital goes beyond mere financial transactions; it’s about fostering an ecosystem where voices contribute to and benefit from economic prosperity. […]
A W*NDER(ful) Conversation with Tanisha (T.) Robison. – SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR. AVID READER. ROADTRIPPER. VETERAN. Join us for an exciting conversation with a serial entrepreneur. As a gay, veteran, black woman – or as she likes to say “an ultraminority”, T. continually strives to leverage her experience, platform and voice to […]
We’re excited to be back at SXSW in 2024! We hope you’ll join us for the third annual Midwest House Pride Brunch. If you’re in Austin for SXSW please join us from 9a-12p at 75 1/2 Rainey on Sunday for great music, fun yoga, community, and collaboration. At 11a we will have […]
Dear Friends, As 2023 draws to a close, I am thrilled to share with you the strides we’ve made this year at Pride Fund 1. Our journey has been marked by notable achievements, profound community impact, and unwavering commitment to our mission of empowering LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and startups. Despite the […]
In the venture capital industry, the allure of familiarity often overshadows the need for diversity in thought, presenting a paradoxical challenge. As the CEO of Pride Fund 1, I am acutely aware of this dynamic. Our fund was established with a $10 million mission to empower LGBTQI+ entrepreneurs by investing […]
“For pioneering LGBTQ+-focused video-streaming service Revry, it’s been a complicated time, but, its founders say, a crucial one for a service trying to provide underserved audiences with shows that speak to their lives, while connecting brands safely with a substantial, lucrative core audience. In a rare gathering of all four […]
“Black Tech Week, (BTW) returns and is set to once again connect tech entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to educational opportunities, resources, and to one another. Candice Matthews Brackeen, Founder of Black Tech Week, aims to bring together some of the greatest innovators in technological industries. “As Black people we’ve been […]
Casata combines resort-style amenities with scaled-down living, proving not everything is bigger in Texas. The houses at Casata are micro homes, slightly bigger than the average tiny home at around 400 square feet. Despite the scaled-down size, each home is impressively equipped, including a: Residents also have access to the community’s impressive […]
“Mission-focused venture capital funds started within the last three years in Columbus are investing – and already seeing returns as startups are acquired – amid a rough year for VC in general and emerging fund managers in particular. Pride Fund LLC, focused on LGBTQ+ founders, and Ohio Impact Fund LP, backing for-profit social […]