
Zane Venture Fund
Description
Zane Venture Fund, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in tech-enabled solutions. Established with a strong mission, the fund primarily targets companies led by diverse teams, with a particular emphasis on Black and women founders. This strategic focus aims to address the historical funding disparities within the venture capital landscape, fostering innovation and economic empowerment across underrepresented communities.
The The fund's investment thesis centers on pre-seed and seed-stage companies that are developing scalable technology solutions. While rooted in Atlanta, Zane Venture Fund maintains a national investment scope, actively seeking promising startups across the United States. Beyond providing capital, Zane positions itself as a strategic partner, offering its portfolio companies access to a robust network of industry experts, mentors, and follow-on investors, along with operational guidance to accelerate growth.
Zane Venture Fund operates with a total fund size of $25 million, which enables them to deploy meaningful capital into their target companies. Their typical first check size ranges from $250,000 to $500,000, aligning with the capital needs of early-stage ventures. This targeted investment approach allows them to support companies through critical initial growth phases, helping them validate their products, scale their operations, and prepare for subsequent funding rounds. The fund's commitment extends beyond financial backing, aiming to build a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Zane Venture Fund has backed more than 20 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 75% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Non Equity Assistance, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Marketplace, Consumer Goods.
- Typical check size: $250K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Non Equity Assistance (65%)
- Seed (25%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Marketplace
- Consumer Goods
- Human Resources
- Saas
- Health Care
- Beauty
- Career Planning
- Internet Of Things
- Lifestyle
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