ABOUT

The VC 411 is a purpose-built firm with funds embedded in transparency, value creation and a strong commitment to making the world a better place. The firm is established to create an ecosystem for the next generation of purpose-driven investors, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, collectively harnessing the power of business as a force for societal good. Investing from a community-centric perspective, we seek to hedge investment risk further and incentivize startups' accelerated growth, thus putting members of The VC 411 ecosystem in the driver’s seat of the portfolio success trajectory.  

The VC 411, whose name is derived from the famed Mary J. Blige song "What the 4-1-1"? keeps its pulse on industry trends and changes pertaining to and affecting the underrepresented and the underserved.

We invest in the United States and Africa.

The VC 411 seeks to: 
 

• Address the opportunity arising from the shortfall in early-stage capital encountered by underrepresented and underserved founders.

• Utilize a human-centric methodology, prioritizing mindful leadership and inclusive administration while upholding a steadfast long-term perspective.

• Conduct thorough due diligence to proficiently assess undervalued markets.

• Support sustainable business models with evident paths towards favorable unit economics.

• Back companies that leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

• Provide our investors with competitive financial returns and quantifiable social impact