Slauson & Co.

Slauson & Co. is a $75M early stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. The firm is led by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan and focuses on investing SMB Tech, tools that support the next generation of small businesses owners, and culturally relevant consumer products and services, scalable products and services for customers and communities that have historically been underserved or overlooked.

https://slauson.co

2-10 employees

Growth Trajectory

Slauson & Co. demonstrates growth potential through their recently closed $100M Fund II, increased commitment to independent GPs, and ongoing investments in portfolio companies across e-commerce, fintech, and education. Their focus on US-based companies with a positive impact on overlooked communities signals further market expansion and investment opportunities in these sectors.

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Key Risks

Challenges in sourcing and attracting diverse founders and investment partners.

Increased competition from other venture capital firms focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Potential for slower returns on investments in overlooked communities compared to mainstream markets.

Risk of misalignment between portfolio company values and the values of the served communities.

Difficulty scaling portfolio companies in underserved markets due to infrastructure limitations.

Opportunities

Expanding the 'Friends & Family' accelerator program to support more early-stage companies.

Developing strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations to increase access to capital for diverse founders.

Leveraging data and analytics to identify promising investment opportunities in overlooked communities.

Creating a platform to connect portfolio companies with potential customers and partners.

Expanding investment focus to include companies addressing specific needs within underserved communities, such as healthcare or education.

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