The BFM Fund
Overview
The BFM Fund is a Portland-based, seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to supporting Black and innovative founders across the United States. Established in 2020, the fund focuses on early-stage companies led by Black entrepreneurs, aiming to diversify the face of entrepreneurship and bring solutions to underserved communities. The BFM Fund provides capital, mentorship, and a robust investor network to its portfolio companies, emphasizing industries such as healthtech, consumer goods, entertainment, and technology. In October 2023, The BFM Fund participated in a $3 million seed funding round for MDisrupt, a healthtech company. This investment aligns with the fund's mission to support scalable ventures that address challenges faced by underserved consumers and communities. The BFM Fund's portfolio also includes companies like Saysh, Allyson Felix's footwear and apparel brand, and Glow Up Games, a mobile-game companion to HBO's 'Insecure'. The fund's leadership team comprises women of color, reflecting its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the venture capital ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- Black-led startups
- Early-stage companies
- Innovative and scalable ventures
- Companies addressing challenges faced by underserved communities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does The BFM Fund invest in?
The BFM Fund invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Media, Retail, Software and Consumer Products, and is based in Portland, United States. The BFM Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The BFM Fund invest at?
The BFM Fund backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does The BFM Fund invest in?
The BFM Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The BFM Fund?
Team members listed for The BFM Fund include Nathan Foos (Fractional Chief Financial Officer) and Kerri Izunagbara (Principal Partner).
What companies has The BFM Fund invested in?
The BFM Fund's portfolio includes MDisrupt, Saysh and Glow Up Games.
How do I contact The BFM Fund?
The BFM Fund's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
