Congratulations to Genius Guild portfolio company Backpack Healthcare and its incredible founder, Hafeezah Muhammad, on completing a $14M Series A raise. We're so proud to be one of the early investors in the company and to continue to support it as it expands pediatric mental health care to millions of children. https://lnkd.in/ep64Mhuf
Genius Guild
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Changing the Venture Capital world one investment at a time.
About us
Genius Guild, a Chicago-based venture capital firm building a new kind of venture platform focused on creating a world where everyone gets alphaâInvestors, Founders, and Communities. We invest at the intersection of the five social determinants of health (SDOH): healthcare access and quality; social and community factors; economic factors; education access and quality; and neighborhood and built environments. From urban electric car charging stations to primary care clinics that center the chief decision maker in families to seeding investment funds with innovative diverse investors, Genius Guild invests in innovations that improve the health and wellbeing of diverse communities. We look for high growth companies with scalable business models, and exceptional founders.
- Website
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https://www.geniusguild.co/
External link for Genius Guild
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- venture capital, health care, Seed investment, and pre seed investment
Locations
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Primary
Chicago, US
Employees at Genius Guild
Updates
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Great Leaders are Courageous Leaders. Our Managing General Partner Kathryn Finney, who's invested in the success of women for over 20 years, is taking a leave of absence from GG to work on the election of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the next President and Vice President of the United States. Read her statement below
After a lifetime investing in the success of brilliant women, Iâm excited to take a leave of absence from , Genius Guild, to invest my time and resources to work for the election of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the next President and Vice President of our nation. #harriswalz2024 #ourfuture To donate, click here: https://lnkd.in/gshbheVf If youâre interested in learning more about how to get involved, feel free to ping me.
I'm Investing in The Future
Kathryn Finney on LinkedIn
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Genius Guild reposted this
Celebrating women in venture capital today because⦠why not? Here are 8 women venture capitalists you should know: Gillian Marcelle, PhD is a transformative leader and innovator, driving impactful investment strategies in the tech ecosystem. Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures, is renowned for coining the term "unicorn" and pioneering investments in breakthrough startups. Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, has reshaped the VC landscape by investing in underrepresented founders. Anu Duggal, founding partner of Female Founders Fund, champions women-led startups with a mission to redefine entrepreneurship. Jess Lee, partner at Sequoia Capital, brings her product and leadership expertise to help founders build impactful companies. Kange Kaneene, vice president at SAP.iO Fund, invests in early-stage enterprise software startups, driving innovation and diversity. Kathryn Finney, founder and managing director of Genius Guild, invests in Black entrepreneurs creating scalable businesses. Alicia Robb, founder and CEO of Next Wave Impact, focuses on inclusive investing, empowering diverse and underrepresented founders. There are so many women doing good work in VC â shout them out in the comments below! Let's celebrate their achievements together! #venturecapital #womeninVC #womenleaders #diversityandinclusion #bhuvabiz ââââââââââââ Hi, I'm Bhuva. Iâm a risk advisor and board director. And I help international tech startups with $1B in annual revenue enter the US market. Follow my profile Bhuva Shakti, MS, MBA ð for insights on operational excellence and startup growth tips everyday at 8am EST. ð
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As founders, our beliefs and values shape the future of our companies. It's the people, not just the ideas, that build successful businesses. At Genius Guild, we emphasize the importance of leadership and personal values in driving growth. What are your thoughts on this? Share your insights below! #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #GeniusGuild
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How do you maintain your strength and sense of self-worth amid setbacks? Our Managing General Partner, Kathryn Finney, shares her approach in this inspiring video. We'd love to hear your strategies and experiences! #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #GeniusGuild
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"Build the Damn Thing" by Kathryn Finney is a must-read for anyone looking to empower themselves and elevate their business. It's a blend of female empowerment, practical business hacks, and insightful self-help advice. Dive into a book that feels like getting great advice from a friend. Get your copy today https://a.co/d/cYZbTAk #Entrepreneurship #FemaleEmpowerment #Leadership #GeniusGuild
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After George Floyd's death, Gizelle George-Joseph of Goldman Sachs leveraged her platform to address Black community issues. We discuss business as a force for positive change, diversity in leadership, and the role of inclusive research in shaping a more equitable future. Tune in to this episode of "Build the Damn Thing" to hear more about how businesses can drive change and create a more equitable economy. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e68UJwSu #Diversity #Leadership #EconomicEquity #Podcast #BuildTheDamnThing #KathrynFinney
Global Impact w Gizelle George Joseph
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At Genius Guild, we believe in creating our own opportunities and breaking barriers. Embrace your power and lead with courage. #MondayMotivation #Leadership #GeniusGuild #BlackExcellence
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Celebrating #MandelaDay by reflecting on Nelson Mandelaâs inspiring words: âIt is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.â At Genius Guild, we are committed to black empowerment and fostering a more inclusive and equitable future. #BlackExcellence #Leadership #Inclusion