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Arlan Hamilton
InvestorFounderFounder at Backstage Capital
Los Angeles, CA
Writes $50K checks · typically $50K
FoundedBackstage Capital
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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.
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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.
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Founder at Backstage Capital
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Investments
Investor
7th AveA Kids CoAcquire.comAirfordableAltroAssembleBevyBitwise IndustriesCloudNine Augmented IntelligenceCrush CapitalEdlightFloraMahmeeMavenMixtrozPanionPatientoryPlanet FWDRevryROOMBUSShop LatinxSOTESuma WealthTextengineThe Takeoff CollectionTomoCreditTressenoireUndockZero Grocery
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Books by Arlan Hamilton
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Arlan HamiltonE1080: Arlan Hamilton on launching Backstage Crowd, disrupting VC with syndicates & more
This Week in Startups
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
6 more appearances
- SXSW 22 interviews: Arlan Hamilton2022-03-18
- Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton On The Secret To Writing Better Emails2022-02-19
- #157 - Arlan Hamilton - Founder & Partner at Backstage Capital2021-12-12
- My journey into Venture Capital | Arlan Hamilton (Backstage Capital)2020-09-02
- Hustle & Heart Digital fireside chat: Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital2020-05-21
- Interview with ARLAN HAMILTON2020-05-12
Colleagues at Backstage Capital
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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 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.
- What companies has Arlan Hamilton invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 7th Ave, A Kids Co, Acquire.com, Airfordable, Altro, Assemble, Bevy, Bitwise Industries, CloudNine Augmented Intelligence, Crush Capital, Edlight, Flora, and 17 more.
- 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 "E1080: Arlan Hamilton on launching Backstage Crowd, disrupting VC with syndicates & more", "Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital", "Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton", and 9 more.
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