Private Equity

LGBTQ+

Portfolia launches third Rising America fund for underserved entrepreneurs

The debut Rising America fund has generated a TVPI of 3.2x and a gross IRR of 40%, lead investor Juliana Garaizar tells Venture Capital Journal.

5 min read · 12 November 2024

Colorful Capital’s fundraising failure underscores challenges for LGBTQ+ VCs

In an effort to raise a debut fund, one firm has reduced its minimum LP commitment, set up a mechanism to accept donations and held a poker tournament for potential LPs.

7 min read · 12 September 2024

Identity.vc collects €15m to back LGBTQ+ founders

Co-founder Til Klein describes Identity.vc as 'Europe’s first venture capital fund investing in early-stage LGBTQ+ led start-ups in Europe and beyond.'

2 min read · 29 May 2024

Colorful Capital aims to broaden LGBTQ+ founders' access to VC

A new venture fund takes an impact investing approach to address structural impediments LGBTQ+ founders confront in fundraising.

6 min read · 23 June 2022

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