Slauson & Co.
Slauson & Co.
Georgia, Greater Atlanta Area, United States
Decatur, Georgia, Atlanta
Stage
Early Stage, Seed
Type
Venture Capital
Description
An early stage VC firm that is focused on inclusion in soceity
Mission
We lead Pre-Seed and Seed rounds with an initial investment of $250k up to $2M. We focus on US-based companies building tools that support small businesses and culturally-aligned consumer products and services.
Beauty Investments #
2
Primary Sector
Tech/Consumer/SMB SAAS
Beauty Exits #
- 0
Last Beauty Invest
July, 2023-Sienna Naturals-$4.8M
BEAUTY PORTFOLIO
| How to Apply? | Start Date: The accelerator typically begins in the winter, with the next cohort starting in Winter 2024. |
| Criteria |
Mission Alignment: Startups that align with Slauson & Co.’s mission of economic inclusion and creating pathways for diverse founders.Stage and Product: Companies at the early stages of development, ideally with a market thesis and a minimal viable product.Founder Background: Founders with a track record of execution and a strong understanding of their industry.Market Potential: Startups with significant potential for growth and scalability, capable of defining or redefining their market categories.The program is virtual and runs for 12 weeks, starting in the winter, with the next cohort beginning in Winter 2024 |
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IMPERATIVE: CULTURE & VALUES
Culturaly Aligned
Small Business
Small Business
TBD
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BEAUTY FUNDER FIT SCORE
Resources
Education
Accelerator
Network
1:1
5.7/10
*This score calculates the likelihood of any beauty brand getting funded by the investor. The score gives weights to number of beauty investments, recency of beauty investment, number of beauty exits, inclusivity inclination, resources offered, etc.
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LEAD DETAILS
Lead Contact
Waverly Middleton
Title
Investment Associate
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JUMP CONCLUSION
Slauson & Co. focuses on early-stage ventures in seed and pre-seed phases, primarily in the U.S., especially California and New York. They invest in various industries, with a focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, AI, and Health Care, emphasizing tech innovation and market disruption. Their collaborative approach avoids lead roles in investments, favoring shared risk. Ideal candidates are tech-innovative early-stage startups in major U.S. urban centers like Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas.
Good Beauty Funder Fit. Diverse and women-led beauty brands can clearly make a case.