Elevate Capital
vcUSAseed series-a
Elevate Capital is an institutional venture capital firm based in Portland, Oregon, launched in 2016. It is the first institutional VC fund in the U.S. that specifically targets investments in underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women, BIPOCs, and those with limited regional access to capital and opportunities. The firm provides seed-stage funding and mentorship to technology startups, focusing on underserved communities. Notable portfolio companies are not listed in the evidence, but the firm is led by founder and managing partner Nitin Rai.
Under-represented founders Medtech Biotech CPG / D2C SaaS
Partners
- Nitin Rai Founder & Managing Partner