Harlem Capital Partners

About The Fund

Harlem Capital Partners is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on reshaping the entrepreneurship landscape. Founded in 2015, their mission is dedicated to changing the face of entrepreneurship by investing in 1,000 diverse founders. They have a passionate commitment to diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by their emphasis on providing capital to minority and women founders across the United States. With an investment minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000, Harlem Capital Partners targets companies at the early stages of development, aiming to act not just as investors, but as partners who help to build companies from the ground up. Their sweet spot for investment is generally around $1,000,000, reflecting their strategy of being the right-sized partner for the companies they support. Harlem Capital Partners pride themselves on a comprehensive portfolio that extends over 60+ investments across more than 10 cities. They showcase a team of 6 dedicated investors, each bringing unique insights and expertise to empower the portfolio companies. The firm's philosophy is to create a new generation of venture capital that is inclusive and represents the diverse society in which we live. To keep industry stakeholders and the community informed, they actively share updates and insights through various reports and blog posts focusing on the impact of their investments and the progress within the venture capital sector, particularly as it pertains to Black and Latino startups. Changing the entrepreneurship narrative is at the core of Harlem Capital Partners' vision, as they aim to build an ecosystem that supports and uplifts underrepresented founders.