Phirst Market Ventures
Philadelphia · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Blended nonprofit-for-profit fund converting catalytic grants into discounted SAFE notes and patient equity for women-of-color-led startups; reviews 100% of applications with guaranteed decisions and targets Mid‑Atlantic (excl. NY).
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
Diane Cornman-Levy, a 30+‑year nonprofit leader and organizer, brings activist leadership challenging white supremacy and racism, and co-created a blended nonprofit-for-profit venture model converting catalytic grants into discounted SAFEs.
Tanya T. Morris, the Mentor Mogul, blends VC with hands-on mentoring that teaches founders to pitch and close deals, drawing on decades in nonprofit organizing, Mom Your Business, and media.
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Phirst Market Ventures invest at?
- Phirst Market Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Phirst Market Ventures's typical check size?
- Phirst Market Ventures typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- What sectors does Phirst Market Ventures focus on?
- Phirst Market Ventures focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- Where is Phirst Market Ventures located?
- Phirst Market Ventures is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.
- Does Phirst Market Ventures lead rounds?
- Phirst Market Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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