we are est ventures
We help empower BIPOC & women-led companies that want to innovate.
Our mission
Our mission is to prioritizefunding for diversefounders that are committed to change the world.
how we invest
We use our expertise and diverse deal flow to invest.
3 traditional funds
We have established three "traditional" funds: Agriculture and Ag Tech, Cannabis, BIPOC/Women Founders.
SPVs
We work with companies and investors on a low-cost SPV alternative to help drive success for the company.
Private Placements
We work with accredited institutional investors and family offices to drive private placement in unique opportunities.
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our difference
We are a bit different to a traditional VC firm.
Deep deal flow
We have access to deal flow that is stronger and earlier than any other VC firm
Industry veterans
Our network of allies make billion-dollar investments that drive systemic change.
Expert experience
We've scaled hundreds of entities from an idea to budgets backed by 100’s millions of dollars.
the team
Our people have the expertise to increase your odds of success.
To a company that falls outside of one of our funds, we will work with the company and investors on a low-cost SPV alternative to.
Will Hailer
Managing Partner
Tucker McDonald
Partner
Tim Mynett
Partner
Melahat Rafiei
Partner
Keith R. Mestrich
Board Chair
Courtney Grigsby
Partner
Calvin Wilborn
Associate
