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  • Backstage Capital is 7 Years Old

    Backstage Capital is 7 Years Old

    We’ve been investing in underestimated founders for 7 years!
    Go to the profile of Christie Pitts
    Christie Pitts
    Sep 15, 2022
    Bank of America Invests in Backstage Capital

    Bank of America Invests in Backstage Capital

    Backstage Capital is excited to announce Bank of America as the latest investor in Opportunity Fund I.
    Go to the profile of Christie Pitts
    Christie Pitts
    Aug 11, 2022
    Inside Comcast’s startup investment strategy

    Inside Comcast’s startup investment strategy

    Comcast’s Antonia Dean says the most exciting opportunity isn’t in the future, but in the present.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    May 19, 2022
    Backstage reflects after reaching 200th investment

    Backstage reflects after reaching 200th investment

    This milestone signifies Backstage Capital founder and managing partner Arlan Hamilton’s wildest dreams coming true 2x.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    May 5, 2022
    How Backstage Capital is creating the next generation of venture capitalists

    How Backstage Capital is creating the next generation of venture capitalists

    Backstage Capital’s apprenticeship program aims to make investing more accessible.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Apr 26, 2022
    Backstage Capital receives $1M investment from Comcast

    Backstage Capital receives $1M investment from Comcast

    Backstage Capital is excited to announce Comcast as the latest investor in Opportunity Fund I. Comcast has committed $1 million to support…
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Apr 20, 2022
    “There are Black people in the future.” It’s time to invest in them.

    “There are Black people in the future.” It’s time to invest in them.

    Inequitable access to capital for Black founders is “connected to the core of what’s broken in our country.”
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Mar 28, 2022
    Human capital takes center stage at SXSW

    Human capital takes center stage at SXSW

    The pandemic has served as a wake-up call for employers that the status quo isn’t working anymore, and that perhaps it never did.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Mar 21, 2022
    Venture capital is a black box. Backstage‘s Christie Pitts wants to make it more transparent.

    Venture capital is a black box. Backstage‘s Christie Pitts wants to make it more transparent.

    “My whole purpose is opening the door to people that haven’t had access before.”
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Mar 8, 2022
    Fresh off a $40M round, Career Karma CEO dreams of an IPO

    Fresh off a $40M round, Career Karma CEO dreams of an IPO

    Ruben Harris envisions going public while building “the largest workforce development company of all time.”
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Mar 2, 2022
    Where to find Backstage Capital and Runner at SXSW

    Where to find Backstage Capital and Runner at SXSW

    The rumors are true: we’re going to SXSW!
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Feb 28, 2022
    These are the best predictors for startup success

    These are the best predictors for startup success

    Backstage Partner Brittany Davis shares her VC journey and offers insight into how she thinks about investing.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Feb 16, 2022
    Why empathy is an underrated skill as a founder

    Why empathy is an underrated skill as a founder

    A conversation with Whose Your Landlord founder and CEO Ofo Ezeugwu.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Feb 10, 2022
    This is what a path to VC looks like

    This is what a path to VC looks like

    Chacho Valadez, a principal at Backstage Capital, had a unique journey into venture capital. This is his story.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Feb 2, 2022
    Coolhaus acquisition marks one of Backstage Capital’s first “true exits”

    Coolhaus acquisition marks one of Backstage Capital’s first “true exits”

    More are on the way.
    Go to the profile of Megan Rose Dickey
    Megan Rose Dickey
    Jan 24, 2022
    Our Summer in VC at Backstage Capital

    Our Summer in VC at Backstage Capital

    By Roneal Demerson and Noel Viramontes, Venture Interns for Backstage Capital through a partnership with HBCUvc and PledgeLA
    Go to the profile of Brittany Davis
    Brittany Davis
    Aug 25, 2021
    Backstage Capital Invests in Upsie, a Welcome Disruption to Warranties

    Backstage Capital Invests in Upsie, a Welcome Disruption to Warranties

    After paying hundreds of dollars for the latest and greatest smart device, we’re asked to shell out another couple hundred for an extended…
    Go to the profile of Christie Pitts
    Christie Pitts
    May 13, 2021
    If Fund Managers Want to Hold onto Yale’s $31.2

    If Fund Managers Want to Hold onto Yale’s $31.2

    Valued at $31.2 billion, Yale’s endowment is a huge win for many investment managers.
    Go to the profile of Arlan
    Arlan
    Nov 5, 2020
    Citigroup economist, Dana Peterson, identifies a national loss of $16 trillion due to racial…

    Citigroup economist, Dana Peterson, identifies a national loss of $16 trillion due to racial…

    Backstage Capital is a venture capital fund created to invest competitively into startups whose founders are underrepresented in tech &…
    Go to the profile of Arlan
    Arlan
    Nov 2, 2020
    What does JPMorgan Chase’s $30 billion commitment to tackle the racial wealth gap really mean?

    What does JPMorgan Chase’s $30 billion commitment to tackle the racial wealth gap really mean?

    Backstage Capital is a (for-profit) micro venture capital fund created to invest competitively into startup founders who are…
    Go to the profile of Arlan
    Arlan
    Oct 19, 2020
    An epic conversation with Harry Stebbings: My 1:1 on The 20 Minute VC (finally!)

    An epic conversation with Harry Stebbings: My 1:1 on The 20 Minute VC (finally!)

    Say it with me: IT’S ABOUT DAMN TIME!
    Go to the profile of Arlan
    Arlan
    Oct 5, 2020
    Brittany Davis On Becoming General Partner at Backstage Capital

    Brittany Davis On Becoming General Partner at Backstage Capital

    Backstage Capital is excited to welcome Brittany Davis as General Partner alongside Christie Pitts and Managing Partner Arlan Hamilton…
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    Brittany Davis
    Jun 18, 2020
    Backstage Tour 2020 update!

    Backstage Tour 2020 update!

    Hi, Backstage friends!
    Go to the profile of Arlan
    Arlan
    Mar 10, 2020
    Backstage Tour 2020 Cities

    Backstage Tour 2020 Cities

    A multi-city, one-day event series for underrepresented founders and the ecosystems that help them grow.
    Go to the profile of Bryan Landers
    Bryan Landers
    Feb 17, 2020
    My Path to Partner

    My Path to Partner

    Backstage Capital welcomes Bryan Landers as General Partner alongside Christie Pitts and Managing Partner Arlan Hamilton.
    Go to the profile of Bryan Landers
    Bryan Landers
    Jan 13, 2020
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