Collab Capital
Impact investorAtlanta · Seed–Series A · 4 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 25, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Marketplaces ×1Mental Health ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 34 dated
Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that connects travelers with shoppers, allowing travelers to earn money by purchasing and transporting items abroad while shoppers access products from overseas at lower costs by avoiding traditional shipping.
ConsumerMarketplacesNew York City, US
Fahim Aziz(Founder/CEOM)in
Co-investorsLoup VenturesY CombinatorGenius GuildHopelabPACE Healthcare CapitalPortland Seed Fund+2 more
Backpack is a crypto application offering futures and spot trading, lending, and a crypto wallet.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsK5 GlobalGenius GuildHashedHopelabPACE Healthcare CapitalPortland Seed Fund+3 more
YouMe Healthcare provides mental health therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 4 and up.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthElkridge, US
Co-investorsTechstarsGenius GuildHopelabPACE Healthcare CapitalPortland Seed FundRethink Education
Clean energy company with patented 3D solar tower technology.
Advanced ManufacturingDallas, US
Mohammed Alboury Njie(Director, CEO, President, Secretary of the Issuer)Andrew Woglom(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer of the Issuer)
BoardMarlon Nichols(Director)Stephen Cook(Director)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryMaC Venture CapitalPortfolia
Wellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Kyle Pierce(Executive Officer, Director)inMorgan Hewett(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstarsAxial VCBread Butter VenturesBright VenturesM13+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBackpack · perkinswill.com · Aug 6, 2026
Backpack · nwitimes.com · Jul 17, 2026
Janta Power · foxnews.com · Nov 14, 2025
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
Images
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▶6 more co-investors
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Firms observed investing alongside Collab Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Collab Capital's recorded portfolio.
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