Westbound, formerly known as Concrete Rose, has successfully raised a $100 million fund to invest in Black, Latin, and diversity-minded founders. The VC firm aims to break the cycle of homogeneity in the investment community by promoting diversity and inclusivity.
We’re thrilled to announce our oversubscribed $100M fund to further our mission alongside our new name and brand – Westbound Equity Partners. Read more via @alexrkonrad https://t.co/3qUuTBUiVf
Exclusive: Westbound, the VC firm once known as Concrete Rose, has raised a $100M fund two to invest in more Black, Latin and diversity-minded founders. @seanmendy tells @Forbes it's about transforming "a vicious homogeneous cycle" into a "virtuous one." https://t.co/MnQmjRTKw7
Westbound Raises $100 Million To Invest In Black, Latin And Diversity-Minded Founders https://t.co/7n3Lj49XyL https://t.co/QKpgfxrVU4
Exclusive: Westbound, the VC firm once known as Concrete Rose, has raised a $100M fund to invest in more Black, Latin and diversity-minded founders. @seanmendy tells @Forbes it's about transforming "a vicious homogeneous cycle" into a "virtuous one." https://t.co/o3rRTKGj9z
Thanks to @pivotalventures for the shout out and @erin_harkless's recent piece for @PitchBook's report. @uluventures is dedicated to increasing diversity in the entrepreneurial and investment communities...and yes, it DOES pay off! Diversity is profitable! https://t.co/iKFBdyHAId