Resilient Ventures

Overview

Resilient Ventures is a North Carolina-based venture capital firm dedicated to closing the wealth gap by expanding access to capital, networks, and opportunities for African American founders. The firm focuses on early-stage companies that have achieved market fit and are generating revenue, aiming to disrupt systemic economic injustices by investing in undervalued and underestimated founders. The firm's investment strategy is industry-agnostic, targeting companies where they can add value, particularly in sectors such as technology, consumer products, impact, and non-medical health. Resilient Ventures typically makes an initial investment of $250,000, with the potential for follow-on funding as companies meet their milestones. They lead deals when appropriate and take board seats to actively support their portfolio companies. Resilient Ventures is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. They reserve at least 40% of their fund for follow-on funding and have established strategic partnerships with national Black-led venture funds to ensure their portfolio companies are well-capitalized and resourced to scale and be acquired. Their mission is to invest in resilient businesses across the color line, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive economy.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage companies led by African American founders
• Established market fit
• Generating revenue
• Operating in technology, consumer products, impact, or non-medical health sectors

Portfolio Companies