At a Glance
Slauson & Co was founded in 2017 by Ajay Relan as a Los Angeles-based micro-fund with a mission to invest in underrepresented founders and companies serving underrepresented communities. The firm takes its name from Slauson Avenue, a major thoroughfare in South Los Angeles, reflecting its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Relan, who previously worked at Bessemer Venture Partners and founded Passport, brings both operational experience and investing expertise to the firm. Slauson & Co focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies across consumer, enterprise, digital health, and fintech sectors, with particular attention to businesses that can create positive social impact while generating strong returns. The firm's approach emphasizes not just capital but also mentorship and network access, helping founders navigate the challenges of building scalable businesses. What makes Slauson & Co distinctive is its intentional focus on diversity and inclusion, combined with Relan's hands-on approach to working with portfolio companies.
“Supporting underrepresented founders and investing in companies that serve underrepresented communities.”
Slauson & Co primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Slauson & Co is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Slauson & Co focuses on investments in Consumer, Enterprise, Digital Health, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Slauson & Co's typical investment check size ranges from $25K to $250K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Slauson & Co manages approximately $15M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.