Zane Venture Fund

Congrats to Zane portco founder Akshita Iyer on the release of the next generation of Smart Knobs from Ome ??

Zane is proud of our #portco pitching at Venture Atlanta Conference. Team Zane will there to cheer the founders on ??

Zane Advisor Tapped to lead ACE, receives $10M donation from McKenzie Scott ?? We are excited to congratulate Zane Fund I LP and Advisor Martina Edwards on her new role with ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs. After 24 years of leadership, Grace Covington Fricks, is stepping down, leaving ACE in the capable hands of Martina Edwards and her team. "The future of ACE is firmly in the hands of the next generation of leadership—our collective of talented individuals led by Martina Edwards,” Fricks said in her announcement. “She is the right person, in the right place, at the right time.” Martina Edwards made history in 2004 as the first Black female broker for Merrill Lynch on the New York Stock Exchange floor. She joined ACE in 2019, driven by her passion to help business owners overcome barriers to accessing capital. “We’re here to level the playing field around the disinvestment that happened in people and places that created decades of inequity,” Edwards shared. Since 2000, ACE has provided over $200 million in loans, focusing on Georgia's women, people of color, and low-to-moderate-income entrepreneurs. Alongside her new leadership role, Edwards continues to serve on the advisory board of Zane Venture Fund. Recently, ACE received a $10 million gift from philanthropist McKenzie Scott, further fueling their mission. #advisor #ceo #accesstocapital #atlanta #mckenziescott

Congrats to the entire SkillCycle team on their new launch of Aida (Adaptive Individual Development Advisor). This innovative AI-powered assistant, now integrated into the heart of the SkillCycle Platform, analyzes performance feedback to create personalized learning paths, addressing critical skill gaps across organizations. “Kristy McCann Flynn, Co-founder and CEO of SkillCycle, stated, "We've heard loud and clear that HR leaders are tired of juggling multiple systems that don't talk to each other. With Aida, we're not just offering another all-in-one solution – we're providing the first truly effective, AI-powered platform that makes siloed point solutions obsolete." #AI #portco #portfolio

Zane Venture Fund — Top 13 #Atlanta #VC Firms: Excited to share that Zane Venture Fund AND Mosley Ventures have been named one of the top 13 venture capital funds in the Atlanta by Startup Savant. This recognition is more than a milestone—it's a reflection of our mission to drive meaningful change through the Healthy Human Economy?? thesis. At Zane, we’re focused on investing in startups that tackle the social determinants of health like education, housing security, food access, climate resilience, and financial inclusion. We believe that supporting #companies in these areas not only fosters #innovation but also creates lasting health and economic outcomes in underfunded regions. Thank you to our #portfolio, #partners, and the incredible #community that supports our vision. Together, we’re proving that investing in a healthier, more equitable future isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Special thank you to our venture partner, Sig Mosley, whose firm is also mentioned, for continuing to be an important contributor to the Southeast #ecosystem. We are proud to have him on the Zane team. Let’s keep building ???? #HealthyHumanEconomy #VentureCapital #ZaneVentureFund #housingsecurity #foodaccess #health #education #SDoH #financialinclusion

Ready to transform your pitch and talk to investors? Join us on September 17th for our Perfect Pitch session featuring Shila Nieves Burney, a trailblazer in empowering underrepresented founders. Shila, the Founder and Managing Partner at Zane Venture Fund, has dedicated her career to creating wealth-building opportunities for diverse entrepreneurs. With Zane Access?, she launched a comprehensive Capital Readiness program that supports emerging pre-seed companies. Her efforts have helped countless Black, Asian, Latinx, and other underrepresented founders in the tech industry to secure vital investments and grow sustainable businesses. Shila has not only influenced the venture capital landscape in the Southeast but also across the country, from ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mentoring at Harvard Ventures. Her dynamic presence and profound knowledge make her a sought-after speaker and advisor. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best and refine your pitch to perfection. Secure your spot for an empowering session that could redefine your entrepreneurial journey! ??? September 17th, 2024 - Mark your calendar and register today! https://lnkd.in/dgacFt-m #PerfectPitch #RealistLab #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital

Congrats to Zane former Scholar in Residence, Christian Giadolor ??

Collaboration over Competition: ?? Tremendous Success at Atlanta Tech Week's Healthcare Brunch & Learn Event! ?? We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our Healthcare Brunch & Learn event during Atlanta Tech Week! Held at the stunning new Portal Innovations, LLC facility in Midtown's Science Square Labs, we had the pleasure of hosting over 100+ attendees from across the healthcare spectrum, both local and visiting from outside the city. The event featured engaging discussions about the dynamic intersection of technology and community in healthcare. Attendees enjoyed delicious French Toast & Mimosas while conversing about the rapidly growing Tech x Bio industry crossover. Our panelists highlighted the groundbreaking innovations in public health, biotech, and digital health, positioning Atlanta as a hub for the next global medical science and wellbeing breakthroughs. We explored how Atlanta's unique cultural and demographic advantages create an inclusive and diverse environment for startup founders and patient communities, leading to the commercialization of equitable healthcare solutions. A big thank you to our sponsors, Zane Venture Fund, Portal Innovations, and Biolocity, for making this event possible. The energy and enthusiasm were palpable, and we look forward to continuing these critical conversations and fostering more cross-sector collaborations. Here's to driving innovation and improving healthcare outcomes for all! #AtlantaTechWeek #HealthcareInnovation #TechXBio #CommunityImpact #ZaneVentureFund #PortalInnovations #Biolocity #InclusiveInnovation #HealthcareEquity Von Wright Suna Lumeh Courtney L. Linda Goler Blount, MPH Yelena Epova Atlanta Tech Week #atlanta

Summer News: Atlanta Tech Week is here, and summer is upon us. We're sharing lighter stories this month. Meet our interns Kaushal Raut, PE, PMP, and Leah Proctor-Ford, attend #ATLTechWeek, and enjoy a short read on one of our portcos and alums. - https://lnkd.in/e7Xe-u3z

Queens of Capital -- LA Event: We take pride in curating opportunities for women to shine. This past week in LA was no different. We focused on bringing women capital allocators and capital funders together after the Milken conference to celebrate the Queens of Capital in partnership with Sylvia Kim and Rebel For Good. We sincerely thank our sponsors, Gunderson Dettmer and Aligned Health Ventures, for making this evening possible. A message from Rebel For Good : "An inspiring showcase of trailblazing women VCs and investors who have been redefining the investment landscape - our 'Queens of Capital': Kimberley Nixon Barbara Iyayi Dana Dowdell Qiana Patterson Shuang Liang In a system still dominated by men, these Queens have been paving the way for a new, diverse era in venture capital with a growing ecosystem anchored by a new generation of diverse emerging managers.?Of all systems, the patriarchy embedded in capital systems are what most stifles us to be princesses instead of queens. So to ensure that the next generation of our girls, our daughters, can accelerate their claim to queendom —*we need to invest in women*— with our time, our energy, our talents but especially with our capital." Thanks to our special guest Metta World Peace for joining us! Cody Peterson Israel Rollins Tracy Gray Michelle Mikoljak Stevenson Lenore Champagne Beirne Demetric Duckett JaNay Queen Nazaire, PhD Carlissia N. Graham #venturecapital #community #socialcapital #investing #womeninvestors #familyoffice #founders #entreprenuers #capitalalloctor #funder #fundmananger