We are looking for early-stage companies . At minimum, we like to see a minimally viable product that has already been tested. Ideally, the product should already be on the market and generating some recurring revenue, as it signals that people are willing to pay for it. If your product is still in the idea stage, or you’re still building your MVP, you are likely too early for us.

We write first checks and follow-on checks ranging from $500K to $2M. Our initial investment size is designed to help founders achieve critical milestones in talent acquisition, technology development, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. We aim to provide the capital and strategic support necessary for startups to accelerate their growth and position themselves for subsequent funding rounds.

There are a few industries that will almost always result in a quick “no” from us: biotechnology, cannabis and tobacco, cryptocurrency and tokens, food and beverage, gambling, liquor and spirits, professional services agencies, brick-and-mortar businesses (physical retail) and real estate. Due to the nature of our fund, Collab Capital is not permitted to invest or provide grants to charitable organizations.

Companies that have at least one founder who identifies as Black/African American. This founder must also have a controlling equity stake in the company.