Westbound Equity Partners

Westbound Equity Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in exceptional ventures led by visionary, values-aligned teams. The firm focuses on capitalizing underrepresented founders, investing in companies serving underrepresented consumers, and helping early-stage companies build diverse teams. Westbound's core team and extended network of leading entrepreneurs, operators, and investors partner deeply with founders to accelerate their vision. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including Education, Edtech, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Real Estate, Software, Travel, Energy, Music, HRTech, KidTech/FamilyTech, Biotechnology, and Technology. Westbound primarily invests in companies at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, with typical investment sizes ranging from $5 million to $10 million. Geographically, the firm focuses on opportunities in the United States and Africa. In addition to driving impact through its investments, Westbound commits 50% of its carry to the Westbound Community Foundation, which identifies and funds nonprofits closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent in America. This commitment reflects the firm's dedication to building a virtuous cycle of wealth and opportunity, ensuring that the success of its founders translates into positive societal impact. The firm's strategic partnership with Sixth Street further enhances its ability to support underrepresented founders and talent, providing access to a network of leading operators, investors, and public figures who contribute their social capital to the ecosystem.

Focus on underrepresented founders, Commitment to building diverse teams, Alignment with Westbound's values and mission