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Arlan Hamilton

Managing Partner at Backstage Capital

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Investment focus

underrepresented founderswomenpeople of colorlgbtq

Stages: seed, early

Backstage Capital thesis

Backstage Capital invests in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color, or LGBTQ, viewing the underrepresentation of these founders as the biggest investment opportunity rather than a pipeline problem.

Fund

Backstage Capital

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Frequently asked questions

What does Arlan Hamilton invest in?

Arlan Hamilton is Managing Partner at Backstage Capital. They focus on underrepresented founders, women, people of color, lgbtq. Backstage Capital's thesis: Backstage Capital invests in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color, or LGBTQ, viewing the underrepresentation of these founders as the biggest investment opportunity rather tha Backstage Capital typically invests at seed, early.

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