Diversity-focused investment accelerator, VC Include, drives alpha through ESG and inclusion.
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Operating
2018
New York City, NY, US
VC Include is a diversity-focused investment accelerator that targets historically underrepresented emerging managers in the Venture Capital and Private Equity asset classes. The firm emphasizes investments in pre-seed rounds, aiming to drive alpha through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and inclusion. Their mission is to foster equitable access to capital and expand investment opportunities for the next generation of tech-enabled companies.
Notable portfolio companies include Melanin Kapital, which has raised $100,000. VC Include is led by a team committed to increasing diversity in alternative investments, offering unique value-add services such as ecosystem building for diverse and women-led VC and Impact fund managers. Their approach integrates impact-driven strategies to create sustainable and inclusive investment opportunities.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
