Collab Capital
Impact investorAtlanta · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Collab Capital positions itself as a collaborative investor that partners closely with founders, drawing on firsthand entrepreneurial experience to offer guidance, perspective, and support. The firm focuses on investing in the infrastructure of an inclusive economy, backing founders who leverage their expertise and lived experiences to create broad economic, social, and generational opportunity. It emphasizes real solutions that produce real returns for both communities and investors, supporting small businesses to grow and thrive, thereby driving job creation and wealth generation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Media & Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Collab Capital invest at?
- Collab Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Collab Capital's typical check size?
- Collab Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
- What sectors does Collab Capital focus on?
- Collab Capital focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Collab Capital located?
- Collab Capital is headquartered in Atlanta, US.
- Does Collab Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Collab Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBarry Givens Of Collab Capital | AFROTECH | Black Tech Green Money Podcast
Blavity · Barry Givens
From Visual Search Founder to Visionary VC w/Jewel Burks Solomon, Partpic & Collab Capital
Outsider Inc. · Jewel Burks Solomon
Barry Givens Founder of Collab Capital at the PS27 Black Founders Forum Presented by JP Morgan Chase
PS27 Ventures · Barry Givens
Social Entrepreneurship in Atlanta Barry Givens Collab Capital & Jasmine Crowe Goodr Day 3
Metro Atlanta Chamber · Barry Givens
Investor Series - Jewel Burks Solomon, VC, Collab Capital - RBL1 Live
Rebel One · Jewel Burks Solomon
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Co-investors · 18
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