📢 HCP Newsletter: Vibrant Latino History in VC & Major Milestone 💯– September 2023
Harlem Capital’s monthly recap on our portfolio companies, industry news, events & beyond! 🏎️💨
The Headlines 🗞️
HCP Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 🎊
Each day, Harlem Capital shines a spotlight on the dynamic and profound legacy of Hispanic and Latino Americans. As September marks Hispanic Heritage Month, we're reminded of the invaluable impact Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs have had on the venture landscape. Harlem Capital is deeply grateful for the chance to stand alongside and work with such inspiring founders and investors from the Hispanic and Latino communities.
Dive deeper into the history of Latinos in venture capital. In our Latino History in VC report, we highlight the influential presence of the Latino community in the realm of VC. It’s a dynamic force marked by growth, adaptability, and a track record of success. Through their achievements, Latino investors and entrepreneurs not only reshape the contours of the industry but also present a blueprint for continued advancement.
Milestone Alert: Harlem Capital hits 100 Interns 💪🏾
We're excited to announce a remarkable achievement – Harlem Capital has proudly welcomed over 100 interns!
In the span of 5 years, through 18 unique cohorts, our interns have been instrumental in driving our company's evolution and influence. Our deepest gratitude goes out to each intern who has contributed to our story. Collectively, we're forging a promising path in the VC landscape.
Learn more about our Fall 2023 Interns and don’t forget to apply for the Winter 2024 Cohort! Applications close October 4th 😀
Portfolio News 🏆
Assemble & Carta Join Forces 💥
Carta and HCP Portfolio Company Assemble have partnered to simplify startup compensation planning. Users can now effortlessly access Carta's Total Compensation benchmarking data and cap table information directly within the Assemble platform, eliminating the need for toggling and streamlining the process of building a startup compensation strategy.
Interested in working at one of the startups in our portfolio? 💻👇
Search job openings across the Harlem Capital network here!
Harlem Capital Related 🚀
The NYC team hosted a golden hour happy hour with top founders, investors & operators!
Latest More Equity podcast episodes: last three drops below 👇
More Equity — Henri & Gabby
Henri and Gabby delve into Harlem Capital's distinctive methodology regarding rest and relaxation periods. The journey of establishing startups often leads to exhaustion and fatigue. However, placing faith in founders and motivating teams to prioritize personal well-being can make a significant difference. Watch & listen here.
More Equity — Henri & Jarrid
Henri and Jarrid take a deep dive into the critical importance of feedback in shaping both our personal growth and professional trajectories. They share insights into their unique approach to conducting feedback sessions. Watch & listen here.
More Equity — Henri, Gabby & Brandon
Our dynamic trio - Henri, Brandon, and Gabby - explores the various incentives that drive decisions in the financial realm. They discuss the massive influence wielded by Elon Musk through Twitter, or “X,” and how it shapes public opinion and market movements. They also reflect on the profound societal implications of popular culture, citing examples like the groundbreaking movie "Black Panther" and the iconic Barbie doll. Watch & listen here.
Gabby’s Journey to VC
Gabby Cazeau was recently featured on All Raise about her trajectory to becoming a partner at HCP and seeking diversity in venture capital. Discover more of her valuable insights here!
Gabby Cazeau was recently featured on All Raise about her trajectory to becoming a partner at HCP and seeking diversity in venture capital. Discover more of her valuable insights here!
🚨 Jobs in VC 🧑🏾💻
Nicole’s weekly VC jobs roundup
Jobs at HCP portfolio companies harlem.capital/jobs
Apply to the Harlem Capital Winter '24 internship before Oct 4th, 11:59 PM ET and kickstart your VC journey with us. Apply here OR share! Don't miss out!
Helpful Resources 💯
Seed Stage Funding for Underrepresented Founders ⚒️⚒️
BBG Ventures details backing increasingly diverse founders.
a16z’s take on the importance of LTV:CAC and valuations.
Benchmark's Sarah Tavel on the state of VC, A.I. 💰💰
Jason Calacanis and Sarah Tavel discuss evolving trends in VC.
If you made it this far, thanks for reading! See you all next month for more updates 👋
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