Westbound Equity Partners
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Overview
Westbound Equity Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies led by underrepresented founders, particularly Black and Latine founders, or those building solutions for diverse communities. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages and aims to create a 'virtuous cycle of wealth and opportunity' by deploying both financial and social capital. A significant part of their model involves committing 50% of their profits to the Westbound Community Foundation to support non-profit organizations.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
westboundequity.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esusu | Dec 2025 | Series C | Lead |
| Manas AI | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Mazlo | Sep 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| Welcome Tech | Aug 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Basic Capital | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Fabiola Cazares
Angel Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.