Brown and White Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Brown and White Ventures invests in early-stage companies with transformative potential, particularly those founded by women and minorities in high-impact sectors including healthcare, medical technology, information technology, energy, and transportation. The firm emphasizes values-driven investing anchored in Franciscan principles of respect, peace, and compassionate service. Beyond capital, the firm provides strategic guidance, industry insight, and long-term support through a network of advisors and business leaders. The fund demonstrates commitment to sustainable growth and reinvests profits into the alma mater of its founding team.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 25, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteSerial healthcare entrepreneur with 26 years of experience founding and developing healthcare companies, medical devices, and insurance platforms. Founded or led nine healthcare ventures including commercial health plans and a worker's compensation technology platform later sold for $170 million.
Broadcast and print journalist turned executive with 36 years in media and broadcasting. Launched cable news operations and served as lead executive for Time Warner Cable and PBS-affiliated media organizations.
Finance sector executive and founder of Prince Ridge Holdings where she serves as COO. Brings investment management and strategic operations expertise from prior roles at Dillon Read Capital Management, UBS, and KPMG.
Retired educator who served as counselor and Director of Student Life at Dominican Academy. Charter member of Brown and White Ventures' Advisory Board with involvement in alumni engagement and university athletic NIL initiatives.
Law school graduate preparing for bar exam after completing studies at Duquesne University. Progressed from Brown and White Ventures' first intern in Spring 2024 to Associate and now Advisory Board member, with prior experience in sports and local government.
Corporate executive with significant experience as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at multiple firms including Butler Till, Loughlin Constable, and Flow Tech. Brings strategic leadership and organizational performance expertise to the advisory board.
Sales professional with experience across mortgages, consumer goods, and real estate management. Joined Brown and White Ventures as an Associate in Spring 2025 and serves on the Advisory Board, focusing on alumni network development.
What they invest in
from 2 of 18 portfolio companiesDefense Tech ×1Energy ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBounce Imaging manufactures tactical 360-degree camera systems and robotics for first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel to safely assess confined spaces. The company serves state and local agencies, federal organizations including the FBI and Department of Defense, and civilian emergency response teams.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
Develops advanced legal technology infrastructure featuring citation graphs and AI-driven research tools for legal professionals.
Pittsburgh, US
Von Wooding(Executive Officer, Director)
AI-powered workflow platform for private capital formation automating deal sourcing, research, and relationship management.
Carbon-accounting SaaS platform for trucking companies producing regulation-compliant emissions reports.
Tech-driven package management solution with secure onsite delivery and storage for multi-unit housing.
Designs and manufactures custom-fit bicycle helmets using digital head scanning and 3D printing technology.
Plasma-based emissions reduction technology for internal combustion engines that converts diesel exhaust to water vapor.
EnergyRochester, US
John H. Erbland(Executive Officer, Director)William H. Carpenter(Director)Robert H. Poltrino(Director)Mike H. Tschiderer(Executive Officer)
Modular EV charging and vertical parking automation platform reducing parking footprint and infrastructure costs.
Centralized social care platform for nonprofits streamlining intake, case management, and cross-organization collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Brown and White Ventures invest at?
- Brown and White Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Brown and White Ventures focus on?
- Brown and White Ventures focuses on Cloud Computing, Energy, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation.
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