TLDR:
- Trailblazing investor Terri Burns launches her own VC firm, Type Capital.
- She aims to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies focusing on innovation in technology and social impact.
Article Summary:
Trailblazing investor Terri Burns has recently launched Type Capital, her very own early-stage venture capital firm. Formerly a partner at Google Ventures, Burns aims to invest in founders who are pushing the boundaries of social and technological innovation. The firm plans to provide funding for pre-seed and seed-stage investments with a focus on Gen Z founders, digital consumer companies, developer tools, and artificial intelligence. Burns intends to be the first investor on board, leveraging her vast network to facilitate subsequent investment opportunities.
Starting her career as a computer scientist and product manager, Burns made history as the youngest and first Black woman partner at GV. During her tenure at the firm, she played a key role in successful investments in companies like HAGS and Partiful. Additionally, Burns co-founded an angel investment collective and served on the board of the nonprofit Brave Initiatives, teaching coding skills to girls from underserved communities.
Named on the 2021 Forbes “30 Under 30” list, Burns’ new venture, Type Capital, represents an exciting step in her journey as a venture capitalist, focusing on supporting innovative and impactful startups.
