Aperture Venture Capital

2021

Founded

5

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Aperture Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to investing in Black, Latin, and female founders who are building the future of fintech and enterprise software. Founded in 2021 by seasoned investors William Crowder and Garnet Heraman, the firm focuses on addressing systemic biases in venture capital by offering a scalable solution known as the Diversity Investing API℠. This platform connects corporate partners to a pipeline of diverse talent and market innovations while providing critical operating resources for portfolio companies.

Aperture VC's investors include leading corporations, endowments, and other institutions committed to building an inclusive economy through partnership and collaboration. The firm's portfolio spans various sectors, including financial services, real estate, healthcare, and consumer products, with notable investments in companies like Grain, Cuyana, Wizest, Anonybit, AptDeco, Squire, Alaffia Health, and Surround Insurance. Aperture VC's mission is to redefine the venture landscape for generations of diverse entrepreneurs by building an ecosystem engineered for successful exits.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

Portfolio Companies

Grain, Cuyana, Wizest, Anonybit, AptDeco, Squire, Alaffia Health, Surround Insurance, Goodfynd, Homepro Pay

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Diversity Investing API℠ platform, Focus on underrepresented founders, Partnerships with leading corporations and institutions

Thypical Investment Size

$500K–$1M

Total Funds Raised

$75 million

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FinTech

New York

Seed

United States