Class Bravo Ventures

About The Fund

Class Bravo Ventures is a venture capital firm with a focus on expanding the power and influence of women in the technology and business landscape. As a firm, they identify and invest in startups led by women or products and services that amplify women's roles in various sectors. They cover areas like HealthTech and Fitness, Blockchain and Cryptos, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Healthcare and Wellness, Consumer, and various other industries that resonate with their mission. Class Bravo Ventures offers financial support ranging from pre-seed to Series A funding stages, with investment amounts from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $15,000, focusing on an investment sweet spot of around $10,000. The core investment thesis is predicated on research indicating that women-led startups not only achieve greater profitability but also promise higher returns on investment compared to their male-led counterparts, especially when adequately funded. These companies tend to be more resource-efficient, often operating with less access to capital. The firm recognizes the systemic issue of women founders not being taken seriously, a challenge that the firm's founder, Terri Hanson Mead, noticed during her time with Sand Hill Angels and aims to address through Class Bravo Ventures. Despite the firm's name deriving from Terri's passion for aviation and referencing the controlled airspace of the busiest airports, as of April 2023, Terri Hanson Mead has halted her angel investing activities, which may signify a temporary or permanent shift in the firm's operations. The firm operated across the United States, supporting businesses that not only provide direct services and benefits but also indirectly empower women by saving time and alleviating responsibilities related to kids, parenting, or caregiving.