Tidal River Fund

Overview

Tidal River Fund is a women-led venture capital fund based in New Haven, Connecticut, dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that champion diversity and equity across various industries in the United States. The fund focuses on investing in scalable businesses with proven market fit and diverse leadership, providing investment amounts between $50,000 and $100,000. Tidal River Fund also offers angel investing education and builds a community of like-minded accredited women investors. The fund's investment strategy is industry-agnostic, aiming to make 12-14 investments over three years. It seeks companies that have at least one of the following: traction, revenue, a beta product, sales contracts, a good syndicate, or intellectual property. Tidal River Fund is particularly interested in supporting underrecognized entrepreneurs and companies with social impact. Since its inception, Tidal River Fund has invested in several companies, including DeepLook Medical, Rivia Health, Matriark Foods, The Beans, Surgicure Technologies, Aware Health, Keep Company, Marani Health, Aura Finance, and Parcel Health. The fund closed its first round on December 31, 2023, and is planning ahead for Fund II, aiming to grow its network and continue supporting early-stage companies that prioritize diversity and equity.

Investment Focus

• Companies must have at least one of the following: traction, revenue, a beta product, sales contracts, a good syndicate, or intellectual property.

Portfolio Companies