Love Wins.

Friends,

We are writing to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity and support towards our mission. Our sold-out anniversary celebration was a testament to how we diversify the venture industry, and bring newfound possibilities for queer and trans youth.

Following the celebration, our team is thrilled to offer a special gift: a signed bottle of Equality Vines, signed by our friend, Jim Obergefell who was the lead plaintiff in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States. This will be gifted to the largest donor (21 & over) within the next week (4/10/24), as a token of our appreciation for your outstanding contribution. We swear it will win your dinner parties 😉. Donate here. 

We are also offering naming opportunities for individuals or organizations interested in leaving a lasting legacy within the venture community. You will support a vanguard of venture, our brilliant LGBT+ VC college fellows and alumni. Of which, 88% identify as queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and 71% are first generation students.

Your name would join alongside luminaries like the David Karp and Heidi Roizen, who have supported our 12-week educational experience for economic mobility. Your name will also live on with our students from leading universities like Berkeley, Columbia, Harvard, City University of NY, Penn, or your alma mater too. Contact us at [email protected] for naming details or learn how you can support the only new investor training program curated for queer & trans students.

This all stands as a symbol of our shared belief in love, acceptance, and full equality for all.

Our history is reminder of the progress we've made. Our journey ahead is towards a more inclusive society where love triumphs over prejudice and where you can be who you are. Thank you!

Why Contribute to LGBT+ VC’s founding year?

By making a charitable donation to LGBT+ VC, you are directly supporting the next generation of LGBTQ leaders. Your participation ensures that LGBT+ VC can continue its vital work in fostering inclusivity, diversity, and economic empowerment for LGBTQ youth, families, founders, and funders alike.

Thank you for your unwavering support, and we love celebrating with you!