JeanClaude Dorsainvil

We invest in founders at the earliest stages building across the public sector, fintech, enterprise, climate, and tech-forgotten industries. What they have in common: 1) they’re taking on big problems with goals to make seismic shifts in our society, 2) they want to go faster, flat out, and 3) they have a key insight but still make *doing the work* their unfair advantage.

We invest in founders at the earliest stages building across the public sector, fintech, enterprise, climate, and tech-forgotten industries. What they have in common: 1) they’re taking on big problems with goals to make seismic shifts in our society, 2) they want to go faster, flat out, and 3) they have a key insight but still make *doing the work* their unfair advantage.

We believe in the powerful magic of human potential. Above all else, we value exceptional founders. Base Ventures, founded by Erik Moore, is a seed-stage fund investing in technology companies. Current portfolio includes Virool, Suf Airlines, Plangrid, StyleSeat, Mayvenn, and others. Successful exits include Socialcam (acquired by Autodesk), Crowdalbum (acquired by Spotify), Modest (Acquired by Braintree), and Appstores (acquired by InMobi).

Venture capital is more than funding—it’s a catalyst for economic opportunity. At BLCK VC, we equip Black investors with the expertise, networks, and capital they need to lead the next wave of innovation. By broadening who gets to participate in VC, we unlock new pathways to prosperity, cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, and fortify communities nationwide. BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. Venture firms in the United States invest over $130 billion annually, however, Black investors have systematically been excluded from mobilizing this capital. Today, only 3% of venture capital investors are Black; additionally, only 2% of partners–individuals that make investment decisions–at venture firms are Black. In recent years, venture capital has only scratched the surface of its potential. BLCK VC is on a mission to turn it into a true engine of generational wealth and innovation—cultivating new leaders, unlocking capital for untapped talent, and expanding access to the networks and resources that drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

We back the best university and recent alumni founders — like Cursor, Dandy, RapidSOS, and Shield AI — with a network of investors, mentors, and their first check.