Genius Guild
Chicago, Illinoisgeniusguild.co
Overview
Genius Guild is a venture capital firm that operates as a business creation platform using a venture studio model. It invests in high-growth companies led by Black founders that serve Black communities and beyond. The firm has a three-pronged approach: the Greenhouse Fund for direct investments, Genius Guild Labs for incubating ideas, and Genius Guild Studio for thought leadership. Investment focus areas include restructuring the flow of capital, healthy environments, and belonging & connectivity. The firm also makes a small number of LP commitments to other Black-owned venture funds.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
geniusguild.coInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack Healthcare | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Health In Her HUE | Jan 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Juno Medical | Dec 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Stimulus | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Health In Her HUE | Aug 2021 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Kathryn Finney
Managing General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
