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$250K-$2M
SoGal Ventures is a VC firm investing in underrepresented founders, undercapitalized geographies, and companies addressing underserved problems. It writes checks of $250K-$2M and invests across the US, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Its focus includes health, consumer life, future of work, and related digital, tech, climate, and creative industry opportunities.
Underrepresented Founders
SoGal capitalizes on investment opportunities among underrepresented founders.
Undercapitalized Geographies
SoGal capitalizes on investment opportunities in undercapitalized geographies.
Underserved Problems
SoGal capitalizes on investment opportunities addressing underserved problems.
Better Health
SoGal invests in businesses shaping the future of healthcare to be consumerized, accessible, and autonomous.
Better Life
SoGal invests in businesses shaping the future of beauty, belonging, and consumer life.
Better Work
SoGal invests in businesses shaping the future of work and brands, including consumer co-creation via web3.
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and non-binary founders building tech-enabled businesses
Board seat, investor network, follow-on funding support, strategic guidance
Verify fund is actively deploying. Check portfolio for sector overlap. Ask about follow-on reserves.
Applications should clearly show fit with SoGal’s stated thesis: underrepresented founding teams, underserved problems, or undercapitalized geographies. Be specific about how the company fits one of its core themes such as healthcare, consumer life, or the future of work, and align the raise with its $250K-$2M ticket range.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies