Black Star Fund: Investing in early-stage innovators in the US & Africa for a productive future.
Location
Sacramento, CA, US
Founded
2018
Black Star Fund is an early-stage innovation fund with a primary focus on the United States and Africa. The firm invests in pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, supporting innovators who envision new enterprises as pathways to a more abundant, balanced, and productive world. Their investment strategy aims to nurture groundbreaking ideas that can drive significant impact across these geographies.
Notable portfolio companies include Mixtroz, which has raised $1 million, Partake Foods with $16.3 million, and Richualist with $1.87 million. Black Star Fund is led by key partners who bring a wealth of experience and strategic insight to their investments. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering unique value-add services such as mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to an extensive network to help their portfolio companies scale effectively.
Black Star Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages