New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Harlem Capital aims to transform entrepreneurship by backing startups led by underrepresented founders, with a target to invest in 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs over 20 years. It began as an angel syndicate and has since grown into a leading institutional investor, managing $174M across two funds. Harlem Capital primarily invests in early-stage, post-product companies, maintaining a mission-driven focus on economic inclusion and social equity within the venture ecosystem. The firm is industry-agnostic but leans toward enterprise and consumer technology, consistently seeking ways to expand access and opportunity in the startup landscape.
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