Solid Investments
The Solid Foundation invests in and advises VC firms that are focused on building great companies and fostering diversity and impact. We also invest in companies that are applying technology to foster kids well-being and unlock economic mobility.
Founder Spotlight
Mission-Driven VC Firms
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The CORI Innovation Fund identifies, invests in, and supports the best and most innovative rural tech entrepreneurs to enhance economic growth and tech job creation in small communities across the U.S.
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Cherryrock Capital leads Series A and B financings of software companies led by Black and Latine founders based in the US.
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We founded Obvious Ventures on a belief that the most valuable companies will be the ones solving humanity’s biggest problems. Our purpose is to support the world positive entrepreneurs building these disruptive solutions.
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Westbound Equity Partners is an early stage fund focused on capitalizing underrepresented founders, investing in companies serving underrepresented consumers, and helping early stage companies build diverse teams.
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Wisdom Ventures is building a future of greater human connection and wellbeing. We support entrepreneurs who share this dedication to the inner life, to create businesses that bring forth the best in humanity.
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Zeal Capital Partners seeks to partner with diverse management teams building high growth early stage businesses rethinking the building blocks of wealth, from employment pathways, financial technology with a lens towards inclusion, and health equity.
Social Impact Companies
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Boost enables behavioral health companies caring for individuals with autism to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their clinical practice.
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There are 6.7 million students in community college across the United States. 80% aspire to attain a bachelors degree. EdVisorly is scaling a platform to make this achievable.
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Homeroom empowers schools to operate well-loved afterschool and summer programs with ease.
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Ignite Reading helps K-8 students become fluent readers by providing school districts with 1:1 foundational skills tutoring that delivers data-driven, differentiated instruction.
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Instacoach is an online marketplace that connects college and professional athletes with individuals seeking private training and mentorship, emphasizing skill development and personal advancement.
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Rapport powers organizations with continuous insight into workforce culture and morale—and helps teams build trust every day.
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Wayfinder partners with K-12 school districts to provide high quality SEL + Future Ready Skills curriculum to hundreds of thousands of students.