Slauson & Co. is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture fund investing in founders from underestimated and underrepresented communities. Based in South LA, the firm is named after Slauson Avenue, reflecting its commitment to inclusive innovation.
Slauson & Co. invests $100K–$500K in early-stage tech companies, with a focus on founders of color, women, and entrepreneurs from non-traditional backgrounds. Portfolio spans fintech, healthtech, consumer, and enterprise.
As one of LA's most prominent diversity-focused funds, Slauson & Co. addresses the massive funding gap for underrepresented founders while generating strong returns — proving that inclusive investing is smart investing.
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