The W Fund
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
The W Fund invests directly in outstanding companies with venture-return potential that are led by innovative founders from underrepresented backgrounds. It aims to make broad impact by normalizing diverse demographic composition across portfolio company employees, boards, advisors and investors; creating carry-holding 'VC-in-Residence' positions to open career paths into venture for people who lack access; and diversifying its limited partner base while providing them with investing, operating, and leadership development programming. The firm believes its next billion-dollar companies will be built by underestimated and underfunded founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1FemTech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 6 tracked
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Blue Fever is a social platform designed for young people to express themselves and find mental health support through private AI conversations, group journaling, and peer support communities.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMental HealthSocialWellness & FitnessMarina del Rey, US
Lauren Tracy(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMozilla VenturesTechstarsAlexa FundBlueRun Ventures
Ellevest is a women-founded, women-led SEC-registered investment advisor offering wealth management and financial planning services designed for women and their families.
FemTechFintechImpact & Social Good
Sallie Krawcheck(Founder)in
Co-investorsAloft VCAltra VentureAmplifica CapitalAstiaCleo CapitalContour Venture Partners+19 more
Shiru uses AI and material science to discover natural proteins and ingredients for use in food, personal care, agriculture, and advanced materials, reducing traditional development timelines from 5-15 years to 1-2 years.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechEmeryville, US
Jasmin Hume(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersLux CapitalS2G InvestmentsSGH CapitalY CombinatorAera VC+1 more
Simplify manufactures fabric and soft goods using proprietary bio-based materials and additive manufacturing techniques that eliminate traditional spinning, weaving, cutting, and sewing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsNew York City, US
Maria Intscher-Owrang(Founder & CEO)inPhilip Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesHG VenturesJetstreamJuniperTechFoundersTechstars+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEllevest · investmentnews.com · Jul 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The W Fund made?
- The W Fund has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does The W Fund invest at?
- The W Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does The W Fund focus on?
- The W Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is The W Fund located?
- The W Fund is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does The W Fund co-invest with?
- The W Fund most often shares deals with Halogen Ventures Management Company Llc, Techstars, At One Ventures, among 33 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 3
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Believes that best ideas happen offline. Offline Ventures is Interested in companies that are driven by both profit and purpose while taking great care of the world around them
125 Ventures is a New York City-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies in women's sports, media, and entertainment.
Firms observed investing alongside The W Fund, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with The W Fund's recorded portfolio.
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