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Slauson & Co.

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Los Angeles · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked

Also known as SLAUSON & CO. MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

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Investment thesis

Bridges historically overlooked, untapped founders to resources and pathways that democratize entrepreneurship and advance sustainable equity and economic inclusion.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$300K
HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2026
Last 12 months
5 investments
Private fund assets
$141.1M
VC funds
3
Tracked investments
81
Unicorns
1

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Christian (Chris) McKenzie· Associate

What they invest in

from 60 of 81 portfolio companies

Consumer ×24SaaS ×20AI & Machine Learning ×14Direct to Consumer ×10Wellness & Fitness ×10E-commerce ×9FoodTech ×9B2B Marketplaces ×8

HQs:United States×35Spain×1India×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 17 portfolio companies
71%
solo founders
12 of 17 mapped founding teams
17%
repeat founders
of 12 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×122 founders×43 founders×1

What their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×2Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×6

Investments · 81 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 52025 · 12024 · 32023 · 22022 · 22021 · 22014 · 116 dated

Aframebrandsaframebrands.comin

A-Frame builds and scales consumer brands in collaboration with retailers and visionary talent, focusing on underserved communities.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerRetail Tech

Ari Bloom(Founder, CEO)Hill Harper(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesInitialized Capital

Autoauto.incApr 2026 · $650M

Auto is an AI camera application that transforms photos into "Frames"—mini apps that perform specific actions like meal tracking, plant identification, and outfit recommendations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator Economy

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesBezos ExpeditionsGeneral Catalyst

Bagssecurebags.comin

Bags is a finance platform for small businesses that combines bookkeeping, accounting, and monthly CFO reporting with funding support, connecting clients to a network of 60+ lenders.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsLimited VenturesZeal Capital Partners

bekomejoinbekome.coin

bekome offers an anxiety-relief program combining expert coaching, personalized nutrition plans, and clinician-supported nutrient supplements aimed at addressing the root causes of anxiousness.

Direct to ConsumerHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessChicago, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Bizibizimotivates.comJul 2025

Bizi automates student reinforcement and recognition systems for schools, integrating with existing school data to track attendance, academics, growth, and behavior.

EdTechFintechJacksonville, US

Katharine Fulginiti(Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer)Jack Gibson(Chief Operating Officer and Secretary)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Bluecorebluecore.comin𝕏

Bluecore provides a combined customer data platform and experience orchestration solution for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, incorporating predictive AI models and AI shopping agents to enable personalized, real-time customer engagement across channels.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechNew York City, US

Fayez Mohamood(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inMahmoud Arram(Executive Officer, Director)inMichelle McComb(Executive Officer)in

BoardAmish Jani(Director)inShivani Tejuja(Director)Justin LaFayette(Director)

Co-investorsCorazon CapitalFirstMark CapitalNorwest Venture PartnersTechstarsFelicis VenturesGeorgian

Bluecore Energybluecoreergy.comFeb 2026

EnergyLewes, US

Kofi Asante(Executive Officer, Director)Asante Kofi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAustin Clements(Director)in

Co-investorsMARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES

Bluecore Energybluecore.energyinJul 2026 · $10M

Bluecore develops floating nuclear power systems, drawing on expertise from aerospace, maritime, and nuclear industries to build next-generation energy infrastructure.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsHarlem Capital PartnersHARTBEAT VENTURESPrecursor VenturesVisible Hands

Bollygoodbollygood.comin𝕏

Bollygood makes sparkling beverages inspired by Nimbu Pani, an Indian citrus drink, using ingredients such as fruit juice, citrus, salt, and cane sugar.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Maxine Henderson(Founder)in

BoxedUptryboxedup.com𝕏

BoxedUp is a website builder and rental management system that lets rental businesses accept online bookings, rentals, and sales 24/7.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsService Provider CapitalBlack CapitalCollab CapitalHearst VenturesLavrock VenturesLevel Up Ventures+1 more

Bundlebundle.build

Kayla Lebovits(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesThe MBA FundUrban Innovation

CareSMScaresms.ioin𝕏

CareSMS provides scheduling and routing optimization for home and community-based healthcare visits.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS

ChargerHelpchargerhelp.comin

ChargerHelp provides a managed reliability service for EV charging stations, powered by its EMPWR technology platform that offers remote diagnostics, unified data analysis, and reporting on charger uptime.

EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS

Kameale C. Terry(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inEvette Ellis(Co-Founder & Chief People Officer)in

Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalAutodesk FoundationAvesta FundBlue Bear Capital PartnersEnergy Impact PartnersEverywhere Ventures+9 more

Chooselivinchooselivin.comin

Livin is a personal chef service where a local chef shops, cooks a full week of meals in the customer's home, and handles cleanup, with meals customized to a household's tastes, allergies, and nutrition goals.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesAtlanta, US

Erica Tuggle

Cohartcohart.com

Cohart provides inventory management, payment processing, and website solutions for art galleries and artists, with AI-powered discovery and curation tools.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSSausalito, US

Sng Seoh(Director, Promoter)Kendall Warson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardVasudev Kulkarni(Director)

Co-investorsCourtside Ventures

Comme Hommecommehomme.comin𝕏

Comme Homme sells premium scalp care products, including a scalp wash, exfoliator, and moisturizer, marketed to bald men.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Cookonnectcookonnect.comin

Livin is a personal chef service that sends a professional chef to customers' homes to cook fresh meals for a week, tailored to household preferences, allergies, and dietary needs.

ConsumerFoodTechAtlanta, US

Erica Tuggle

Co-investorsTechstars

Copper River Fish Marketcopperriverfishmarket.com

Copper River Fish Market sells wild-caught Alaska seafood direct from the boat, including Copper River salmon, halibut, black cod, and award-winning smoked salmon.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech

Cratecrate.coDec 2021

Crate builds a personalization layer for AI systems that learns user preferences and intent from content engagement, enabling AI to make more contextually relevant predictions and recommendations rather than relying on clicks or broad algorithms.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTarzana, US

Dessy Levinson(Founder)inAnna Bofa(Founder)inAdam Levy(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Iny(Director)

Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.MaC Venture CapitalUpfront VenturesChingona Ventures

Easepracticeeasepractice.comin𝕏

Ease is a healthcare technology platform that helps medical practices improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFintechHealthtechSaaS

Rachel McKay(Co-Founder & CEO)Mario Amaro(President and Co-Founder)

Elcaminoelcamino.travelin

El Camino Travel designs small-group and custom experiential trips focused on emerging, less-visited destinations with active creative economies, catering to women travelers interested in culture.

ConsumerTravel & Hospitality

Katalina(Founder)

EngineEarsengineears.comin𝕏

EngineEars is a platform that connects musicians with recording studios and engineers for booking and collaboration, while also providing music distribution and direct-to-fan sales tools.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomySaaSLos Angeles, US

Luke Sorenson(Founder)in

Co-investors645 VenturesDrive Capital

Ethico Brands LLCofanorigin.com

Ofan Origin makes bedding and clothing from natural, non-toxic fibers intended to be gentle on the skin.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Fctry Labfctrylab.cominDec 2022

FCTRY LAb is a Los Angeles studio and incubator that lets athletes, artists, and first-time builders design, prototype, and release their own custom sneakers.

ConsumerCreator EconomyHardwareLos Angeles, US

Omar Bailey(Founder)

Co-investorsFog City CapitalLevel One FundRelay VenturesTime Zero CapitalElysian Park Ventures

Fêtefullyfetefully.comin𝕏Jul 2022 · $1.3M

Fêtefully is a marketplace connecting couples with wedding planners for personalized planning services.

ConsumerMarketing TechMarketplacesDallas, US

GiGi McDowell(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsGurtin Ventures

Finlifinli.comin𝕏

Finli provides financial management tools and digital banking solutions for small businesses and financial institutions.

FintechSaaSSales TechSan Marino, US

Lori Shao(CEO)Lori S(Founder)

Co-investorsaVentureCore Venture CapitalMaC Venture CapitalMotley Fool VenturesMuse CapitalNaples Technology Ventures+4 more

Getgigsgetgigs.co

Connecting companies to job seekers looking for the best entry-level, no experience needed, jobs in their neighborhood via a marketplace app.

Co-investorsWonder Ventures

Getroutegetroute.comin

Route is a digital marketplace and toolkit for the commercial cleaning industry that connects prime contractors with vetted subcontractors and provides bidding, partnership management, and community networking tools.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaS

Ricky(Founder & CEO)

Happiest Ourshappiestours.comin𝕏

Happiest Tours is a platform for booking bartenders and bar services for events.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesCorona, US

Co-investorsExpert DOJOTechstars

Hella Awkwardhellawkward.comin

Awkward Games creates conversation-based board games designed to strengthen personal relationships and facilitate deeper social connection through shared gameplay experiences.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceGaming

BrittBrandonJane

homebasejoinhomebase.comin𝕏

Homebase is a management platform for small businesses that includes team messaging, scheduling, shift tracking, onboarding, and payroll features.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

John Waldmann(Founder)in

Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesNotable CapitalPLUS CapitalEmerson Collective Investing

Imanycoimanyco.comin𝕏

Imanyco designs inclusive products and solutions for individuals with disabilities, aiming to enhance daily living through thoughtful innovation.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedia & Entertainment

Saïda Florexil(CoFounder + CEO)inAakriti Gupta(CoFounder + CTO)in

Kalsonikalsoni.comin

Kalsoni is a lifestyle brand that designs and sells modest activewear for women and girls who prioritize faith-based and cultural inclusivity in their athletic wear.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

Muna M.(Founder)in

kinkofakinkofa.comin

Kinkofa is a digital family history platform designed to help Black families uncover, record, and preserve their genealogical stories.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocialDallas, US

Meshia Rudd-RidgeJourdan Brunsonin

KINNECTkinnect.club

Kinnect is a family membership platform featuring a digital storybook and community features with invite-only group settings.

ConsumerSaaSSocialWellness & Fitness

Omar Alvarez(Founder)in

LiquiDonateliquidonate.comin𝕏

LiquiDonate provides a donation-based disposition service that matches retailers' and brands' warehouse overstock and unsellable returns to a vetted network of 501(c)(3) nonprofits, handling fulfillment, tax documentation, and impact reporting.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Disney Petit, MBA(Founder)in

Co-investorsGraham Walker VentureKapor CapitalMaccabee VenturesUncork Capital

Loamygetloamy.com𝕏

Loamy is an operations hub that consolidates inventory, sales, purchasing, food safety, quality control, and traceability functions for food supply chain businesses, ensuring compliant and safe product handling.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Charles Julius(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmplify.LAThe Council

Magueyexchangemagueyexchange.comin

Maguey Exchange operates a transparent marketplace that connects mezcal and agave spirits producers in Latin America with buyers, prioritizing producer profitability and community development while optimizing environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesCleantechImpact & Social GoodNew York City, US

Rob Weirin

Co-investorsTechstars

MOODEAUXmoodeaux.comin

MOODEAUX is a fragrance brand offering oil-based and alcohol-based scents, including tropical citrus, musk, and fruity-smokey blends.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Brianna Arps(Founder)in

Oben Healthjoinoben.comin

Oben Health provides digital health support and screening services through trusted community spaces like barbershops to increase access to primary care for underserved populations.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Peter Njongwe(Founder and CEO)inCarl Swanson(Co-Founder and CTO)in

Okionu Ltd.okionu.app

Okionu provides postpartum doula training, mentorship, and business development for birth professionals, along with personalized postpartum planning services for families.

Digital HealthEdTechFemTech

Jacquelyn Clemmons(Founder)

OpenLawgetopenlaw.comin𝕏

OpenLaw is a platform that provides legal assistance through an AI assistant, an attorney marketplace, and direct booking capabilities.

LegalTechMiami Lakes, US

Co-investorsLegalTechTechstars

Orooromoney.inin

Oro Money offers gold loans in India, lending against gold at a per-gram rate with repayment allowed within six months and no credit score requirement.

Fintech

Co-investorsXeed VenturesDisrupt.comMapleblock CapitalMH Venturesx21 Digital

Orogetoro.xyz𝕏Feb 2026 · $3M

ORO is a data-contribution protocol that lets individuals share private data (such as linked social and health accounts) to help train AI models, using privacy-preserving cryptography (zkTLS) and secure compute environments to keep raw data protected.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesLongHash Ventures

Pawtrippawtrip.com

Pawtrip operated a platform that helped travelers and airlines coordinate pet-friendly travel, enabling pets to travel safely alongside their owners.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityBarcelona, ES

Nicole Caba(Founder)

Pradogetprado.cominJan 2014

Prado is a platform that lets food operators sell prepared meals as medical nutrition therapy, with healthcare providers prescribing weekly meal plans and patients paying via HSA/FSA accounts through a HIPAA- and IRS-compliant checkout.

Digital HealthFoodTechSaaSWest Palm Beach, US

BoardMichael James Delmar(Director)John W.S. Preston(Director)Jeffrey W. Preston(Director)Robert S. Green(Director)

Co-investorsBonfire VenturesDragonXJanuary VenturesMetamatic GroupResilienceVCSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL

Pressed Rootspressedroots.comin𝕏Mar 2024 · $3.1M

Pressed Roots operates hair salons offering silk blowout services, with memberships, retail products, and multiple locations.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessDallas, US

Piersten Gaines(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsRevTech Ventures

Rxpostrx-post.comin

RxPost operates a DSCSA-compliant pharmacy-to-pharmacy marketplace paired with cloud-based inventory software, letting independent pharmacies share or source surplus medications and track stock across multiple stores.

B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaS

Amantha Bagdon(Founder)in

Co-investorsStone Mountain VenturesCapitalize VC

Sienna Naturalssiennanaturals.comin𝕏Jul 2023

Sienna Naturals makes clean, plant-based haircare products formulated for people with textured hair, including coily, curly, color-treated, and protective styles.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Hannah Diop(Founder)Issa Rae(Co-founder)inHannah D(Founder)Tracy Gray(Director)Simon Gray(Director)

Co-investorsBlue Haven Initiative

Simplecarsimplecar.cominSep 2023

SimpleCar offered a vehicle subscription with a fixed monthly price that bundled a car, insurance, roadside assistance, maintenance, and pickup/drop-off service, with no credit checks or upfront payments.

ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMontclair, US

Alejandro Wolniewitz(Chief Executive Officer)inClyde Rankin(Co-founder)inAlex(Co-founder)Taylor Basilio(Chief Technology Officer)in

Slateslate.auto

Slate is an electric vehicle maker offering a customizable, do-it-yourself EV called the Blank Slate that can be configured as a two-seat pickup, five-seat SUV, or Fastback.

CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsBezos Expeditions

Stemulistemuli.netin

Stemuli builds an AI-native learning platform where students are guided by personalized AI companions through quests set in a multiplayer virtual city.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGaming

Swellaswellabeauty.com

Swella operates a braid bar offering luxury hair braiding services and accessories for Black women.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US

TAINRgotainr.cominDec 2021

TAINR develops a refill kiosk system that dispenses food and household products into customer-provided or plastic-free containers for retail locations.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyLos Angeles, US

Philip Tomasi(Executive Officer, Director)Katherine Silva(Executive Officer, Director)Camilo Giraldo(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTechstars

Tandem Communitybeintandem.coin

Tandem provides mental health screening and treatment integrated into primary care workflows, delivering insurance-covered care at the point of screening without waitlists.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaS

Sheila Pande(Founder & CEO)in

The Folklorethefolklore.comin𝕏Apr 2024 · $3.4M

The Folklore is an all-in-one platform enabling small brands to sell across multiple marketplaces, social platforms, and search engines from a single dashboard, while offering AI-powered marketing tools and international fulfillment services.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Amira Rasool(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBackbone AngelsBlack Tech Nation VenturesFab Co-Creation Studio VenturesTechstarsBenchstrength PartnersFearless Fund

Thurgoodaskthurgood.comin

Thurgood provides employment dispute resolution services, connecting claimants with experienced advocates to secure settlements.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechLegalTech

Brandon Burns(Founder & Employee Advocate)in

Tumonitumoni.comin𝕏Aug 2024

Tumoni is a mobile app for receiving money transfers from the United States into a digital wallet, aimed at people receiving remittances from family abroad.

FintechNew York, US

Gregor Freund(Executive Officer, Director)inPaolo Delaunay(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardYulio Stobbe(Director)

Co-investorsNuMundo VenturesCounterview CapitalSocial Impact Capital

WellCappedwellcapped.comin

ConsumerData & InfrastructureAtlanta, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Werkflowwerkflow.usin

Werk is a business management platform for independent dance teachers, providing booking links, student management, event ticketing, private session scheduling, and multi-week programs with payment plans.

Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSaaS

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

CALI HNDSMEClara for CreatorsElisEveri AIFAQsGotchooGuildeHenderson Spirits GroupJentry Search Inc.LomaplatformLovemishasMotivo Scar Care CorpPenelope exitPolyGone SystemsSENOREATAShelfleetThe CryptoMom AppTourusUnderwriter

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Slauson & Co. made?
Slauson & Co. has 81 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Slauson & Co. invest at?
Slauson & Co. invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Slauson & Co.'s typical check size?
Slauson & Co. typically writes checks of $300K.
What sectors does Slauson & Co. focus on?
Slauson & Co. focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Impact & Social Good, Marketplaces, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Slauson & Co. located?
Slauson & Co. is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Does Slauson & Co. lead rounds?
Slauson & Co. typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Slauson & Co. co-invest with?
Slauson & Co. most often shares deals with Techstars, Akkadian Ventures, Expert DOJO, among 6 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Redefining Venture Capital Through Inclusion and Impact | Austin Clements, Slauson & Co.

Tesoro AI · Austin Clements

Ajay Relan & Austin Clements of Slauson & Co. | AFROTECH | Black Tech Green Money Podcast

Blavity · Ajay Relan

Meet the VC: Austin Clements of Slauson & Co.

Early Growth · Austin Clements

AMA: Austin Clements, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Slauson & Co. 🎤

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Friends & Family Accelerator Info Session 2025 | Slauson & Co.

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Co-investors · 5

Black Jays Ventures

Black Jays Ventures is an early-stage investor backing founders building products and services that address the modern needs of families across health, care, personal finance, and education.

Both backed · 1
Penelope exit
$250K – $500K
Benchstrength Partners

Benchstrength is a New York City-based venture firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage technology companies.

Both backed · 1
Prefix Capital

Prefix Capital is an early-stage venture firm that invests in deep technology companies.

Untapped Capital

Untapped Capital is led by Yohei Nakajima, who built Techstars' outbound startup recruiting engine, and Jessica Jackley, cofounder of Kiva.org, and operates as a data-driven "search fund for founders" that proactively generates ~90% of their pipeline through systematic outbound sourcing rather than relying on warm introductions. The fund specifically targets "under-networked founders"—including introverted technologists, non-tech industry veterans, small-town builders, and heads-down operators who are strong on execution but lack social connections to VCs—arguing that this focus allows them to find similarly strong companies at more reasonable valuations than heavily shopped referral deals.

$100K – $250K

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