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🚀 Black Investors Changing the VC Landscape Series: Part 12 - Justin Dawkins, Jewel Burks Solomon, and Barry Givens, Collab Capital 🌟 Introducing Justin Dawkins, Jewel Burks Solomon, and Barry Givens, the powerhouse trio behind Collab Capital, reshaping the startup ecosystem by investing in the future of work, care, and infrastructure. Notable Investments: WriteSea , Clear , National Cycling League (NCL), Options MD , Varuna , goodr Investment Focus: Seed and Series A companies pioneering the future of work, care, and infrastructure. Why They're on This List: Dawkins, Burks Solomon, and Givens are no strangers to entrepreneurship; each cofounded successful startups in Atlanta, choosing to build their companies in the city instead of traditional tech hubs. Burks Solomon founded Partpic Inc. , an object-recognition company acquired by Amazon in 2016, while Givens founded Monsieur , a robotic-bartender startup, and served as the managing director of Techstars Social Impact Accelerator. Dawkins launched Goodie Nation, an entrepreneur-development program. As Black founders in Atlanta, they shared common challenges accessing venture capital. Determined to address this disparity, they established Collab Capital, a fund dedicated to reimagining support for Black founders facing obstacles in the startup landscape. Through Collab Capital , Justin Dawkins, Jewel Burks Solomon, and Barry Givens are not just investing in companies; they're investing in the resilience and potential of Black entrepreneurs, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. ✨Connect with them🚀 Justin Dawkins Jewel Burks Solomon Barry Givens Stay tuned for more inspiring profiles of Black investors leading the charge in our daily series! Share your thoughts and other impactful investors in the comments below. Oren Simanian Tam Sul #BlackInvestors #VentureCapital #DiversityInTech #startup #investor #Entrepreneurship #CollabCapital

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Oren Simanian

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Solomon Tigabu Amazing info! Will connect with them ❤️🙌

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