Chasing Rainbows
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Chasing Rainbows invests in LGBTQ+-founded startups based on the thesis that LGBTQ+ founders are systemically overlooked by the venture capital industry despite demonstrating superior outcomes. The firm believes that lived experience of discrimination builds resilience, principle, courage, and resourcefulness—traits that correlate with successful entrepreneurship. By providing capital to this underrepresented and high-performing population, the fund gains access to strong growth prospects while addressing a gap in venture funding.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
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- What stage does Chasing Rainbows invest at?
- Chasing Rainbows invests at the Pre-Seed, Series A stages.
- 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, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Chasing Rainbows VC has written about three LGBTQ+-founded portfolio companies spanning edtech, esports, and college admissions, and discussed the broader momentum in LGBTQ+ venture capital driven by dedicated funds and greater visibility of LGBTQ+ investors within the industry. AI summary
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