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First Close Partners strives to make VC more inclusive. We back venture funds owned by underrepresented managers (“URMs”), esp to help them to a “first close.”

NYC & SF Bay Beigetreten Aralık 2020
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First Close Partners@close_first·
😳 thanks @ychernova & to our partners: @thebetsyz @tgr @reginabenjamin @joshk @EdGrapeNutZimm @pjparson @bibicheri @tyahma @MorganCheatham @batmelon (more coming)
Yuliya Chernova@ychernova

First Close Partners backs diverse VCs. The group already invested in two dozen funds & plans to back 60 this year. "We’ve seen instances of our money being dramatically multiplied by other LPs" @EdGrapeNutZimm @close_first venturecapital.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/d/…

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Renata Quintini@rquintini·
I am thrilled to announce Renegade II, a $128M fund to invest in 20 category-defining startups! I’m honored to work alongside @Roseanne Wincek supporting founders who are driven to make their mark. Learn more: renegadepartners.com/blog/introduci…
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OpenLP
OpenLP@Open_LP·
1/ 🧵New @PitchBook data reveals that the journey from a first to a sophomore fund has never been more daunting. Historically (2006-2018), 63% of first-time managers were able to raise a second fund, but the current environment suggests a much tougher road ahead. Let’s dig in on emerging #fundraising ⬇️
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Acrew Capital
Acrew Capital@AcrewCapital·
Congratulations to @close_first on receiving the #DEI Impact Award from @nvca and @VCForward. Our Co-Founding Partner @tgr is proud to be a part of the founding investment committee and a part of the community that is creating a more equitable ecosystem in VC.
Venture Forward@VCForward

Thrilled to announce @close_first as the 2024 #DEI Impact Award winner! 🎉Their industry leadership and support of our programs embody the spirit of the award & we're proud to honor their efforts in driving positive change🚀

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Arlan 👊🏾@ArlanWasHere·
True!! $550M under management today🙌🏾 Started with an $8M fund in 2014. Thank you, @EdGrapeNutZimm for introducing me to @645ventures in ~2017. Now friendly peers who have been so supportive behind the scenes👊🏾
Igobyque@curvalish

This is my friend’s brother. I love keeping up with his VCs success. These are the optics they don’t show widely. I’ve seen more posts on Kanye West and his cray than I EVER have on these two brothas.

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First Close Partners@close_first·
@nvca @VCForward With gratitude & respect to the @NVCA & @VCForward for recognizing us for #Diversityequityinclusion #DEI Underrepresented / Overperforming
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@VCForward We so appreciate this recognition🙏 & your support🔦 We also appreciate the extraordinary underrepresented VC managers /funds that have opened the door for our LP commitments &, of course, our own LPs in our 1st & 2nd funds. #Diversity « Underrepresented / Overperforming »

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NVCA@nvca·
🥁 It’s time for a drum roll… announcing @close_first as the recipient of NVCA’s 2024 #DEI Impact Award! This award, chosen with @VCForward, recognizes an organization who has made a significant impact toward advancing a more #diverse #VC ecosystem. bit.ly/2024_VCAwards
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First Close Partners@close_first·
@VCForward We so appreciate this recognition🙏 & your support🔦 We also appreciate the extraordinary underrepresented VC managers /funds that have opened the door for our LP commitments &, of course, our own LPs in our 1st & 2nd funds. #Diversity « Underrepresented / Overperforming »
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Venture Forward
Venture Forward@VCForward·
Thrilled to announce @close_first as the 2024 #DEI Impact Award winner! 🎉Their industry leadership and support of our programs embody the spirit of the award & we're proud to honor their efforts in driving positive change🚀
NVCA@nvca

🥁 It’s time for a drum roll… announcing @close_first as the recipient of NVCA’s 2024 #DEI Impact Award! This award, chosen with @VCForward, recognizes an organization who has made a significant impact toward advancing a more #diverse #VC ecosystem. bit.ly/2024_VCAwards

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Jennifer Neundorfer
Jennifer Neundorfer@jkk·
Thank you Ed for such a powerful and personal discussion. Thank you also for your support of @January_VC and other emerging managers. We all benefit from your leadership in the venture capital world. 🔗Links to full episode below
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Jennifer Neundorfer
Jennifer Neundorfer@jkk·
Ed is a convener, a mentor, an advocate, and a champion for diversity. Listen in to hear: 🔓How he broke into venture 💵What he’s learned by investing in 400+ funds 🌱What FCP looks for in fund managers ❤️ The personal motivation behind his work bit.ly/3S8NOx8
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