Description:Westbound Equity Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders and investing in companies that cater to underrepresented consumer markets. By focusing on these underserved segments, Westbound Equity Partners not only supports the growth of emerging businesses but also champions the development of diverse teams within those companies.
Founders backed by Westbound Equity Partners benefit from access to a robust network known as the Westbound Network, which includes a distinguished group of investors, industry operators, and public figures who are all aligned with the firm’s mission. This network facilitates valuable social capital that further enhances the prospects for success among the entrepreneurs they support.
In addition to pursuing impactful investments, Westbound Equity Partners demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility by allocating 50% of its carried interest to the Westbound Community Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to identifying and funding nonprofit organizations that work to close opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent across the United States.
Originally known as Concrete Rose, Westbound Equity Partners continues to build on its legacy while aspiring to generate significant social and economic impact through its strategic investments and philanthropic initiatives.