Where does Arlan Hamilton work?

Arlan Hamilton is Founder of Backstage Capital and Founder & Managing Partner at Backstage Capital.

What check size does Arlan Hamilton write?

Arlan Hamilton typically writes checks of $50K.

Where did Arlan Hamilton go to school?

Arlan Hamilton studied at Stanford Continuing Studies; Lake Highlands.

What awards has Arlan Hamilton received?

Hamilton was named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 in 2018. Hamilton appeared on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021. Business Insider recognized Hamilton in June 2019 as one of the 23 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in tech.

What podcasts and interviews feature Arlan Hamilton?

Tracked appearances include "Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital", "Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton", "Arlan Hamilton, Founder & Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, joins NYSE Floor Talk", and 7 more.

Arlan Hamilton

InvestorFounder

Founder & Managing Partner at Backstage Capital

Los Angeles, CA

Writes $50K checks · typically $50K

FoundedBackstage Capital

About

Arlan Hamilton founded Backstage Capital in 2015 while she was homeless, building it into a fund that has backed roughly 200 startups led by women, people of color and LGBTQ+ founders. She has become one of venture's most visible advocates for underestimated founders through her podcast and two books on wealth-building. Backstage has deployed close to $30 million across its portfolio since inception.

Invests in

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded: Hamilton founded and published the indie magazine Interlude before entering venture capital.
Charities: Hamilton funded a scholarship for Black female pilots. Hamilton funded a scholarship for Black students at the University of Oxford.
Communities: Hamilton gained early notoriety as a blogger on 'Your Daily Lesbian Moment,' a blog and connection point for women.
Awards: Hamilton was named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 in 2018. Hamilton appeared on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021. Business Insider recognized Hamilton in June 2019 as one of the 23 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in tech.
Hobbies: In 2021 Hamilton paid $112,500 for a 1956 Chevy truck once owned by her personal icon Janet Jackson.
Family: Hamilton married German composer and actress Anna Eichenauer in 2019.

From published sources — common ground for a warm intro.

Founder at Backstage Capital

Intro paths

→

In turn, Arlan can intro founders to Backstage Capital's investors below.

Backstage Capital's investors · 1

Ossian Capital

Experience

Backstage CapitalFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2015 — presentLos Angeles, California
Janine & The MixtapeTour Managercurrent2015 — present
Toni BraxtonProduction Coordinator2014
Jason DeruloTour Manager's Assistant2014
ChromeoProduction Coordinator2014
Pharrell WilliamsTalent Wrangler2014Coachella
Nico Turner (opening for Cat Power)Tour Director2013
Amanda PalmerTour Director (UK/Europe)2013
CeeLo GreenProduction Coordinator2012 — 2013
Kirk Franklin / King's Men Live Nation tourProduction Coordinator2012
Arlan Was Here ProductionsBlogger2006 — 2012
VariousProduction Assistant, Director's Assistant2009 — 2011Nationwide
Terra Naomi - award winning singer/songwriterTour Manager / Booking2002 — 2009
INTERLUDE magazineFounder, Publisher & Editor2002 — 2008
'goldenboy' - Norwegian poppunkTour Manager / Booking2002 — 2004in a van and gas station near you!

Skills & more

Entertainment76Tour Management30Music20Film12Music Industry44Publishing5Blogging6Event Management14Sound6Live Events49Television4New Media12

+11 more

A&RMusic PublishingVideo ProductionConcertsProduction ManagmentRecord LabelsFestivalsTalent BookingMusic LicensingMusic ProductionProduction Management

Lovable

From Arlan's professional profile.

Books by Arlan Hamilton

It's About Damn Time

Currency (Penguin Random House), 2020

View on Amazon ↗

Your First Million

Little, Brown Spark (Hachette Book Group), 2024

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital

SXSW

Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton

Technically Speaking

Arlan Hamilton, Founder & Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, joins NYSE Floor Talk

New York Stock Exchange

Investing in Underrepresented Tech Founders with Arlan Hamilton's Backstage Capital

Scott Hanselman

From homeless to millionaire & venture capitalist, meet Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital #podcast

The Style That Binds Us

Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton On The Secret To Writing Better Emails

ForbesWomen

4 more appearances

Colleagues at Backstage Capital

Brittany

Investor at Backstage Capital

Brittany Davis

General Partner at Backstage Capital

Grace Jung

Office Manager & Executive Assistant at Construct Capital

Karissma Yve

Founder at Gildform

Matt Snow

Manager Investments at MassVentures

Network9

Andreas KlingerScout

Investor at Prototype Capital

Ankur NagpalScout

Founder at Vibe Capital

Bryan RosenblattScout

Partner at Craft Ventures

Pilar JohnsonScout

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Debut Capital

Brian Brackeen

General Partner at Lightship Capital

Brittany

Investor at Backstage Capital

Carmen Palafox

Founder & General Partner at 2045 Ventures

Christie Pitts

Partner at Backstage Capital

TD Lowe

Managing Partner at 42Phi Ventures

Investors connected to Arlan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Arlan Hamilton?: Arlan Hamilton founded Backstage Capital in 2015 while she was homeless, building it into a fund that has backed roughly 200 startups led by women, people of color and LGBTQ+ founders. She has become one of venture's most visible advocates for underestimated founders through her podcast and two books on wealth-building. Backstage has deployed close to $30 million across its portfolio since inception.
Where does Arlan Hamilton work?: Arlan Hamilton is Founder of Backstage Capital and Founder & Managing Partner at Backstage Capital.
What does Arlan Hamilton invest in?: Arlan Hamilton invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
What check size does Arlan Hamilton write?: Arlan Hamilton typically writes checks of $50K.
What companies did Arlan Hamilton found?: Arlan Hamilton founded Backstage Capital.
Where did Arlan Hamilton go to school?: Arlan Hamilton studied at Stanford Continuing Studies; Lake Highlands.
What awards has Arlan Hamilton received?: Hamilton was named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 in 2018. Hamilton appeared on Fast Company's Queer 50 list in 2021. Business Insider recognized Hamilton in June 2019 as one of the 23 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in tech.
What podcasts and interviews feature Arlan Hamilton?: Tracked appearances include "Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital", "Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton", "Arlan Hamilton, Founder & Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, joins NYSE Floor Talk", and 7 more.