Cap Table Coalition

The Cap Table Coalition is an initiative aiming to diversify the venture capital ecosystem. It opens up ways to invest for Black and Latinx people, LGBTQ+ people, Native Americans, women and other groups long left out of venture funding.

Its members include fast-growing startups, established VC firms and new fund managers, all working to narrow the racial wealth gap. The group tries to make joining as simple as possible for companies and firms.

Products and services

• Membership: a way for startups and funds to commit to broader investor participation.
• Diversity rider: a rider for VCs, developed from work by Act One and inspired by Finix.
• Guidance: articles on setting aside part of a funding round for Black and Latinx investors.
• Case examples: a story of Finix closing a special purpose vehicle led by Black and Latinx investors.

Clients

Startups, venture firms and emerging fund managers, and investors from groups underrepresented in venture capital.

Key facts

• Origin: inspired by the Act One Diversity Rider and Finix
• Aim: closing the racial wealth gap in venture capital