LGBT+ VC

We are pleased to celebrate our LGBT+ VC Prosperity Summit, the world's largest convening of LGBTQ+ and ally investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This year, our investment summit will be on June 25–26 at the Museum of Arts and Design in NY co-hosted with MAD Luminaries. We're thankful for our many supporters, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), who make our nonprofit's work possible. The Summit will feature a roster of line-up who are exceptional leaders in the fields of tech venture capital, and arts & culture. It compliments the Museum's exhibition on LGBT+ jewelry, so get ready for queer opulence and unapologetic joy 🎨 💅 💎 We're here to welcome prosperity for LGBTQ and ally communities around the world. Stay tuned, and happy Pride 2024. #Pride2024 #art #venturecapital

LGBT+ VC and CEO, Jackson Block were honored to join The White House for Pride, advocating for a massive investment in American tech innovation, job creation, and national security. We are here to support founders, funders, and LGBTQ families everywhere. Our recommendations are: 1) Endorse the Fearless Fund executive order 2) Invest in LGBTQ youth by funding youth pride & workforce programs, modeled after NYC Office of the Mayor's SYEP Pride 3) Strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in financial services 4) Establish an HIV+ Innovation Venture Fund to invest in LGBTQ & ally fund managers--accelerate science for our communities 5) Invest in public education and LGBTQ education in classrooms 6) Appoint diverse policy leaders in the Biden-Harris Administration's Tech Hubs 7) Recognize LGBTQ-owned businesses within MWBE efforts 8) Create LGBTQ Affairs Departments in every city 9) Patriotically, on-shore venture capital through investments in LGBTQ, BIPOC fund managers and founders 10) Expand diplomatic relations for LGBTQ Americans and asylum seekers, and expand O-1 Visas for LGBTQ individuals Thank you Steve Benjamin, Senior Advisor to the President & Director of the Office of Public Engagement; Michael Konczal Assistant to the President in the National Economic Council; Kate Balcerzak, Special Assistant to the President in the Office of Public Engagement; Suzanna Fritzberg, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Consumer Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury and Jonathan Lovitz, Director of Public Affairs & Senior Advisor for the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

LGBT+ VC’s Prosperity Summit the world's leading investor conference for LGBTQ and ally VCs, LPs, philanthropists, and investors. It is happening today, June 25th, & Thurs. June 27th. We're oversubscribed for day one, and we're looking forward to seeing you there at the Museum of Arts and Design! Join our incredible speakers, supporters, & sponsors: 100KM Ventures, Acrylic Robotics, Adjuvant Capital, Advaita Capital, Amazon, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Annenberg Foundation: PledgeLA, Bindr®, Casa J. Tequila, Cherryrock Capital, The Coca-Cola Company, Fast Company, Fenwick & West, Forbes, Gunderson Dettmer, LGBT+ VC Legal Advisory Council, LGBT+ VC Human Capital Advisory Council, Lex, LVMH, Museum of Arts and Design Luminaries, Nasdaq, Out for Undergrad, Pinker Times, Powerhouse Arts, Inc., Primary Venture Partners, Queenly & TheLuxeLend, Rebalance Capital, Tribini Espresso Martinis, Truist, Venture Access Alliance, Vitamin Water, Vibes LGBTQ 🏳️🌈, and Withum. Thank you all who've made progress possible. #venturecapital

We cannot wait to see you this week. Our Summit is the world's leading conference for LGBTQ and ally investment with select list of venture fund managers, LPs, accomplished investors, leading industry executives, philanthropists, cultural tastemakers, and charities on June 25th & 27th. Join us for keynote speakers, dynamic entrepreneurs, intimate discussions, serendipitous interactions that have made the Summit a world-class program. Registration links can be found in the comments.

On this Juneteenth, we honor generations of activists and organizers who have fought for racial equity. We stand together with Black communities in the pursuit of freedom, liberation, and justice. The relentless determination of these activists and innovators, including Black LGBTQ+ young people, reminds us that freedom is hard-fought. They are not alone in their struggles, and our community to here to listen, learn, and invest. Racism and stigma have erased many Black queer individuals. Today, we celebrate figures like Audre Lorde, Marsha P. Johnson, Bayard Rustin, and Barbara Jordan, whose actions paved the way for political representation. We honor James Baldwin, Stormé DeLarverie, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, whose contributions to art are integral to American culture. And, we honor and uplift you today, too.

🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride Month 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ In honor of #TechWeek & #Pride2024, we're celebrating LBTQ+ women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse investors & operators on June 5th 💙💜💖 Co-hosted with Out in Tech, our celebration will give you the chance to join us and meet other professional queer women & TGX folks in the venture community. RSVP link in the comments. CC/ All Raise, TECH WEEK by a16z

Thrilled to unveil this year's official #TechWeek x #Pride2024 guide, meticulously curated for you. This guide is your ultimate resource for all the exciting activities happening at TECH WEEK by a16z, celebrating Pride ‘24. From LBTQ+ celebrations to Pride investor brunches, this guide highlights the intersection of tech and the vibrant LGBTQ+ investor community. Get ready to explore, engage, and celebrate with us this June. Stay tuned for more updates and deets.

Join us in welcoming our 20+ LGBT+ VC's investment fellows from around the world 🌎 🗺 . Our summer cohort is composed of majority women, trans, and nonbinary, and 84% are BIPOC leaders 👏🏽👏🏿👏🏼 The LGBT+ VC Fellowship offers college students an unparalleled access to venture capital, providing opportunities for networking with investors and entrepreneurs, learning finance fundamentals, and working on special projects to advance queer inclusion in venture capital & philanthropy including our annual Prosperity Summit. This class includes students from colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and beyond including: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, The City University of New York, Baruch College, Emory University, Harvard University, Indiana University Bloomington, Northwestern University, Rice University, Seattle University, Soka University of America, Stanford University, The University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of Bristol (UK), University of California, Berkeley, University of Cincinnati, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Western University, and Vanderbilt University

Brunch is on us as we bring together LGBTQ and ally investors, corporate venture capitalists, and limited partners who champion progress and prosperity for TECH WEEK by a16z. Space is limited, register today. #Pride2024 #TechWeek #VentureCapital

It’s Mental Health Action Day x International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. LGBT+ VC is honored to be an official partner with MTV, MTV and VH1 Digital to emphasize that mental health is an integral part of overall health. There are actions we can all take daily to enhance our mental health and support those around us. Our programs are dedicated to help LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and investors thrive. You can contribute by being a supportive friend to those experiencing difficult times or investing in mental health startups building for the queer community. The Mental Health Action Network has devised a helpful acronym, A.S.K., which stands for Acknowledge, Support, and Keep-in-touch. This can guide you in offering meaningful support: - **Acknowledge** and validate feelings, - **Support** by asking how you can help, - **Keep-in-touch** by checking back in regularly and consistently. Take time for yourself and meaningful connections.