At a Glance
Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, CA founded in 2015. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Blendoor, Timely Care, Fearless Fund and Partpic. Invests in underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
“Invests in underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.”
Arlan Hamilton
Founder and Managing Partner, Backstage Capital
Brittany Davis
General Partner, Backstage Capital
Backstage Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Backstage Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Backstage Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Backstage Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Backstage Capital manages approximately $50M+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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