Genius Guild
Chicago · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
A business-creation platform supporting market-driven innovations aimed at ending racism.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Kathryn Finney built an early‑2000s fashion blog, has firsthand experience in creator-led businesses, and built infrastructure and data systems for Black and Latina founders through Digital Undivided's Project Diane.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Genius Guild invest at?
- Genius Guild invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Genius Guild's typical check size?
- Genius Guild typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
- What sectors does Genius Guild focus on?
- Genius Guild focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Genius Guild located?
- Genius Guild is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Genius Guild lead rounds?
- Genius Guild typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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