Jimmy Taylor

The Cap Table Coalition is made up of high-growth startups, VC firms, and emerging fund managers who want to work to close the racial wealth gap. If you are an underrepresented investor or a founder looking to pledge, join us! https://captablecoalition.com/ Inspired by the Act One Diversity Rider and Finix’s fundraising efforts to diversify startup cap tables, were working to make it as easy as possible for everyone to join the movement.

The Cap Table Coalition is made up of high-growth startups, VC firms, and emerging fund managers who want to work to close the racial wealth gap. If you are an underrepresented investor or a founder looking to pledge, join us! https://captablecoalition.com/ Inspired by the Act One Diversity Rider and Finix’s fundraising efforts to diversify startup cap tables, were working to make it as easy as possible for everyone to join the movement.

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.

Forefront Capital is an early stage venture capital firm that backs exceptional underestimated founders in overlooked geographies. We invest at the pre-seed and seed stages. Our deep experience in finance, strategy, product and business development, operations, and governance, along with our network, allows us to provide significant value-added support for startups. Want to shape tomorrow together? Contact us via our website at www.forefront.capital! We look forward to connecting!