WE Venture
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VC
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AUM
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Location
United States
Investor profile last updated: 05 August, 2020
Profile
WE Fund Venture invests in New York City based technology start-up companies founded by women and minority entrepreneurs. The City of New York has committed $10 million alongside $20 million from five venture capital partners for a total amount of $30 million to be invested over the next five years. Through this public-private partnership, more women and minority entrepreneurs will have access to the capital that they need to grow their companies.
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FAQs about WE Venture
Is WE Venture a venture capital or private equity firm?
WE Venture is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is WE Venture located?
WE Venture is located in United States.
When was WE Venture founded?
WE Venture was founded in .
What sectors and industries does WE Venture invest in?
WE Venture invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Financial Services, Networking.
What is WE Venture geographical focus of investments?
WE Venture invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does WE Venture typically invest in?
WE Venture invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of WE Venture investment?
WE Venture usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of WE Venture?
WE Venture can be reached through its website we.nyc/we-fund/we-venture and its X account. Its general enquiries address is wenyc@sbs.nyc.gov. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for WE Venture — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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