The mission of Lockstep Ventures is to address issues that perpetuate racial inequality in the U.S. through venture capital.

Our goal is to invest in Black founders – an underrepresented and underserved talent pool that has historically received less than 1% of venture funding.

To identify and curate (and sometimes build) businesses with meaningful products, services, and experiences that address systemic issues facing the under-served, multi-trillion-dollar Black community.

Emphasize investment in Black female entrepreneurs. As the largest growing segment of entrepreneurs, and historically, an undervalued segment, investors must actively seek out these founders and aim for the fund to be composed of Black women at ideally 50%.

Invest in companies that will create outcomes in areas of disparity including health, wealth, education, and justice/anti-recidivism.