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Brittany Davis
General Partner at Backstage Capital
Brittany Davis is a General Partner at Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in underrepresented founders.1 Here are some key details about her background and role:
Professional Experience
- Brittany joined Backstage Capital in February 2018 and currently serves as a General Partner.2
- At Backstage, she identifies and invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies for the fund and accelerator program.1
- She has led investments and been involved in selecting companies for Backstage's accelerator program.1
Prior Experience
- Before Backstage, Brittany worked as:
- Investment Principal at #ANGELS (2017-2018)
- New Ventures Manager at Village Capital (2016-2017)
- Co-founder and CEO of Runway Technologies (2014-2016)
- Associate at TechStars (2014)
- Associate in Middle Market Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (2009-2012)2
Education
- MBA from Harvard Business School
- BS in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill12
Investment Focus
Brittany is passionate about investing in underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ entrepreneurs.3 She brings experience in:
- Sourcing early-stage ventures for investment
- Conducting due diligence
- Managing investment pipelines4
Motivation
Brittany was inspired to pursue a career supporting underrepresented founders after researching Black Wall Streets during her undergraduate studies. She saw the need for dedicated capital to help catalyze businesses owned by underrepresented groups.3
Brittany Davis plays a key role at Backstage Capital in their mission to invest in and support founders from underrepresented backgrounds in the startup and technology ecosystems.
