At a Glance
Diversity VC was founded in 2016 by Check Warner and Sheree Atcheson as a movement to increase diversity in venture capital and support underrepresented founders. Originally starting as a database and advocacy organization in London, it has evolved into a global platform that combines data-driven research, community building, and direct investment activities. The organization maintains the largest database of diverse investors and founders globally, publishing annual reports on diversity metrics in VC.
Beyond advocacy, Diversity VC operates investment activities focused on pre-seed and seed-stage companies led by underrepresented founders across consumer, enterprise, fintech, and AI sectors. Their approach emphasizes systemic change in the venture ecosystem through education, visibility, and capital deployment. The organization has expanded internationally with presence in multiple markets and continues to influence industry practices around inclusive investing.
“Investing in underrepresented founders and increasing diversity within the venture capital industry.”
Diversity VC primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Diversity VC is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Diversity VC focuses on investments in Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, AI. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Diversity VC's typical investment check size ranges from $50K to $300K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Diversity VC manages approximately $20M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
