Henri Pierre-Jacques
Co-founder and managing partner of Harlem Capital, a venture capital firm focused on diverse founders.
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Jun 24, 2022 • 44min
20VC: From Kitchen Table to $134M Fund II; Raising Your First Time Fund: Lessons from 400 LP Meetings, How To Find New LPs, What Materials to Use, How To Get LPs To Commit, The Challenges on Minimum Check Sizes and GP Commits and more with Henri Pierre-Ja
Henri Pierre-Jacques, Managing Partner of Harlem Capital, is on a mission to transform entrepreneurship by investing in diverse founders. He shares the story of scaling his fund from a kitchen table idea to a $134M venture in just a few years. The discussion highlights insights on navigating the complexities of fundraising, the significance of building relationships with LPs, and the essential role of diversity in investment strategies. Henri also discusses the importance of deal memos and how they shape successful investments.
Mar 10, 2021 • 1h 6min
Harlem Capital’s Henri Pierre-Jacques on funding underrepresented founders, insights from raising first fund & getting Apple as an LP, Black culture’s impact on social apps | E1183
Henri Pierre-Jacques, Co-founder of Harlem Capital, dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of funding underrepresented founders, particularly Black and Latino entrepreneurs. He shares insights from his journey raising their first fund and securing Apple as a limited partner. The conversation highlights the cultural impact of Black influences on social media and the shifting dynamics in venture capital towards inclusivity. Henri emphasizes the ongoing need for genuine allyship and the importance of diverse investment strategies in reshaping the funding landscape.
