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Collab Capital
Collab Capital is an investment firm founded to support founders from historically-overlooked communities. The firm invests in community infrastructure,...
Collab Capital
Collab Capital is an investment firm founded to support founders from historically-overlooked communities. The firm invests in community infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic mobility, aiming to build jobs and generational wealth. It operates Fund I and Fund II, with Fund II at $75 million.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
AUM
$75M
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Atlanta
Corporate office
Atlanta, United States
Principals
Jewel Burks Solomon
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Barry Givens
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Justin Dawkins
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Collab Capital?
Investment decisions are made by the founding team: Jewel Burks Solomon (Managing Partner), Barry Givens (Managing Partner), and Justin Dawkins (Co-Founder). All three have prior startup experience, which the firm cites as central to its sourcing and support model.
What thematic areas does Collab Capital target?
Collab organizes its portfolio around three themes: community infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic mobility. These sectors reflect the firm's stated mission of investing in the building blocks of shared prosperity.
Does Collab Capital invest through funds or single deals?
The firm has raised at least two investment vehicles — Fund 1 and Fund 2 — according to its website. It makes direct equity investments and also provides what it calls human and network capital alongside financial capital.
How does Collab Capital source its deals?
Collab leverages the founder networks of its three co-founders. The firm's website emphasizes its commitment to supporting founders it believes have 'earned the right to win,' suggesting a relationship-driven sourcing model rather than a transactional one.
Is Collab Capital a family office or a venture firm?
Collab Capital is structured as a venture capital firm, not a family office. It raises external capital through fund vehicles and makes venture-stage investments across the U.S.
What stage does Collab Capital typically invest in?
The firm does not explicitly disclose a specific stage focus on its website. Based on its portfolio examples — Goodr (growth-stage) and Loanwell (early-stage) — it appears to invest across both early and growth stages.
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