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Chasing Rainbows

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed · 4 people tracked

Also known as CHASING RAINBOWS VENTURES, LLC

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Investment thesis

Chasing Rainbows invests in LGBTQ+ founded startups, a population it considers systemically overlooked yet high-performing. The firm argues that LGBTQ+ founders outperform on metrics such as patents, job creation, and exits, and that their lived experience of adversity translates into resilience and resourcefulness. It backs companies from pre-seed to Series A, targeting roughly 80% US-based and 20% international companies. The fund is sector-agnostic but concentrates on four pillars: healthcare, sustainability, education, and financial equity and inclusion.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed
Check
$50K – $250K
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Tracked investments
4

Team · 4 people

from public directories
Patrick Driscoll· General Partnerin
Ben Stokes· Partnerin𝕏
Henry Leo Sheng· Partnerin
Kadi Findling· Venture Partnerin

What they invest in

from 2 of 4 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1Hardware ×1Medical Devices ×1New Materials ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×1

Investments · 4 tracked

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Polari Grouppolarigroup.co.ukin

Polari Group is a biotech company focused on infectious disease research and product development, leveraging scientific expertise in virology, bioengineering, and microfluidics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerHardwareMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Co-investorsAda VenturesVentures Together

Tomtextomtex.co

Tomtex develops biodegradable, low-waste materials with a focus on regenerative and sustainable production.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsEarth Venture CapitalNucleus Adventure CapitalAVVC3 VenturesCRCM VenturesGaingels+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Chasing Rainbows invest at?
Chasing Rainbows invests at the Pre-Seed stage.
What is Chasing Rainbows's typical check size?
Chasing Rainbows typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
What sectors does Chasing Rainbows focus on?
Chasing Rainbows focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mental Health, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Chasing Rainbows located?
Chasing Rainbows is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Who does Chasing Rainbows co-invest with?
Chasing Rainbows most often shares deals with Earth Venture Capital, Gaingels, Nucleus Adventure Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.

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