TLDR:
Curate Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Carrie Colbert that focuses on accelerating the success of companies by women for women. The firm’s thesis has evolved to invest in female-founded consumer brands where they can provide strategic value. Curate Capital raised $15 million in its first fund primarily supported by female investors and has invested in fifteen female-founded companies. The firm differentiates itself by prioritizing gender diversity and inclusion, as well as being powered by women in every facet of its ecosystem.
Curate Capital founder Carrie Colbert’s background includes two decades in the oil and gas industry before becoming an influencer with over 85,000 followers on Instagram. The firm’s significant milestones include exceeding their fundraising goal by over 50% and implementing an influential investing model that attracted investments from influencers. Curate Capital’s industry focus is on consumer-facing female-founded brands, with investments in companies like IntuiTap Medical.
Key elements of the article include the evolution of Curate Capital’s thesis to focus on strategic value, the firm’s unique positioning in prioritizing gender diversity, the challenges faced by Colbert in fundraising and fund administration, and the future goals of launching a second fund and breaking down barriers for women in investing.
