BFM Fund

www.bfm.fund

The BFM Fund is a seed-stage investment fund that invests in Black and innovative founders across the United States who require support and guidance from seasoned investors, advisors and operators. They focus on returns-driven, innovative and scalable ventures while creating impact by fundamentally diversifying the face of entrepreneurship.

Check Size

$50K - $100K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Focus Areas

Consumer, E Commerce, D2c Brands

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Investment Thesis

The BFM Fund takes a community-driven approach to supporting founders by addressing the systemic barriers Black and innovative entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, information, and expertise. They believe entrepreneurship is a pathway to economic development and work to level the playing field by providing not just capital but also robust investor networks, world-class mentorship, and industry-specific resources driven by vibrant communities.

What Sets Them Apart

Community-driven approach emphasizing access to capital, information, and expertise for underserved founders
Industry-specific screening despite being industry-agnostic, with intentional due diligence processes across eight differentiated verticals for maximum diversification
50% of fund reserved for follow-on funding to support portfolio company growth beyond initial checks
Industry-specific partnership strategy with lead firms from Series Seed to Series C stages for efficient scaling
Comprehensive ecosystem building through multiple initiatives: Emerge (non-dilutive grants), BIPOC Leaders Lunch Series, Women of Color Events
Culturally competent service provider network and diverse fund manager directory to support portfolio companies
Leadership by women of color managing the fund