💸 Jewel Burks Solomon’s Collab Capital Launches $75M Fund II
FemWealth Issue #214
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In the Spotlight 💸
Co-founded and led by Jewel Burks Solomon, Collab Capital announced the close of its $75 million Fund II. The US firm aims to back early-stage companies building in the future of work, healthcare, and infrastructure.
“What’s next is deeper conviction, bigger bets, and continued proof that shared prosperity is scalable and can generate competitive returns.” - Jewel Burks Solomon (via TechCrunch)
LPs include Apple, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and The Leon Levine Foundation.
Read more: Jewel Burks Solomon’s Collab Capital has closed a new $75M fund
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