Slauson & Co
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Investment Thesis
Early-stage venture capital investing with intention, rooted in inclusion. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not; lived experience is a competitive advantage, and the best products are aligned with the values of the people they serve.
Investment Profile
- Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors: SaaS, Consumer Tech
- Check size: $25K–$500K
- Geography: US
Investment Team
- Ajay Relan — Managing Partner · brand building, storytelling, culturally aligned brands
- Austin Clements — Managing Partner · small business, economic inclusion
- Brittany Crockett — Head of Platform · advocacy, entrepreneurship, communications
- Clarissa Kim — Content Manager · content, product development, marketing
- Jesus Salas — Principal · culturally conscious investments, venture investments, impact investing
- Miki Reynolds — Head of Programs · programs, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship
- Sofia Haq — Senior Program Manager · programs, diversity, community building
- Waverly Middelton — Senior Associate · impact initiatives, equity, access
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slauson & Co invest in?
Slauson & Co is a pre-seed, seed stage SaaS, Consumer Tech investor, typically writing $25K–$500K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Early-stage venture capital investing with intention, rooted in inclusion. Talent is evenly distributed but opportunity is not; lived experience is a competitive advantage, and the best products are aligned with the values of the people they serve.
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