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Backstage Capital

Backstage Capital

Los Angeles, Californiabackstagecapital.com

Overview

Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups led by underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

75

Investments

Backstage Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Please Assist MeJun 2026SeedCo-investor
AudioMobFeb 2025VC RoundCo-investor
RubyWellJan 2025SeedCo-investor
OmniSpeechJul 2024SeedCo-investor
BoldHueJul 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Arlan Hamilton

Founder, Managing Partner

Arlan Hamilton

Founder and Chair

Brittany Davis Wilson

General Partner

Christie Pitts

General Partner

Margarita Sergeeva

Partner

Del Johnson

Principal

ed richardson

Investor

Grace Anne Belangia

Impact Investor

Jay Clouse

Investor

Kenya Dean

Angel Investor

Kushal Bhatia

Investor

Kylan Kester

Investor

Leo Liberman

Angel Investor

Matt Snow

Investor Reg CF

Naomi Lilly

Investor

S. Lovey Parker

Investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded2015

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