Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Jarrid Tingle and Henri Pierre-Jacques – Harlem Capital (Manager Meetings, EP.24)
Dec 16, 2021
Join Jarrid Tingle and Henri Pierre-Jacques, co-founders of Harlem Capital, as they discuss their mission to invest in 1,000 diverse founders over 20 years. They highlight the importance of community and collaboration in venture capital. Hear personal stories about parental influence on leadership and how they navigate partnerships in a changing landscape. The duo also emphasizes their innovative approach to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs, sourcing opportunities across sectors like fintech and e-commerce, while balancing work with personal passions.
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Sizing Investments in Early-Stage Firms
- Size initial investments in less experienced firms smaller due to limited data.
- Look for potential to grow and scale the relationship long-term.
Harlem Capital's Origin Story
- Jarrid Tingle and Henri Pierre-Jacques met through a diversity program and became roommates.
- They started an angel syndicate with friends, leading to Harlem Capital.
Diversity in Venture Capital
- Venture capital can build impactful companies, but women and people of color are underinvested in.
- More diverse check writers are needed to support diverse entrepreneurs.