Backstage Capital

Founded in 2015, Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California. It invests in early-stage software startups led by underrepresented founders, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Brittany Davis

Director, Deal Flow Team

Arlan Hamilton

Founder, Managing Partner

Susan Kimberlin

Founding Limited Partner, Venture Partner

Rob Majteles

Investor

Christie Pitts

Partner + Chief of Staff

Past deals in Jewelry

Shop Latinx

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shop Latinx is an online marketplace that specializes in lifestyle products created by and for the Latinx community. The platform offers a diverse range of items, including clothing, jewelry, art, collectibles, footwear, and cosmetics. By providing a curated selection of products, Shop Latinx aims to celebrate and promote Latinx culture while making it easier for consumers to find and support independent creators within the community.

Gildform

Seed Round in 2019
Gildform is a platform specializing in print-on-demand jewelry design and manufacturing. It empowers brands and independent designers with access to premium 3D printing services, enabling custom jewelry creation from concept to production. The platform offers instant pricing, no minimum order quantities, and fast turnaround times.

Haute Hijab

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2010, Haute Hijab is a Chicago-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of hijabs for women. It offers a variety of fabrics and styles, including underscarves with antimicrobial properties and sun protection, and hijab magnets for secure and damage-free wear.

Jewelbots

Seed Round in 2018
Jewelbots designs programmable jewelry that encourages teenage girls to explore engineering and coding. Their products allow users to customize alerts and communicate via lights and vibrations, fostering unique self-expression while promoting STEM education.

Wildfang

Seed Round in 2017
Wildfang Co., established in 2013, is a Portland-based fashion retailer specializing in menswear-inspired apparel for women. The company manufactures and retails a wide range of products including tops, bottoms, accessories, and shoes, all designed to cater to women seeking gender-neutral clothing options. Wildfang's online marketplace offers an extensive collection of androgynous styles, empowering women to embrace both masculine and feminine fashion senses.

Tinsel

Seed Round in 2016
Tinsel Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in designing and manufacturing audio necklaces for women. The company's flagship product, The Dipper, combines the elegance of jewelry with the functionality of headphones, allowing users to listen to music, podcasts, and make phone calls seamlessly. Tinsel aims to transform everyday tech accessories into stylish fashion items, addressing common issues such as tangled wires and bulky designs that often burden users. By integrating advanced technology into aesthetically pleasing jewelry, Tinsel enhances the user experience while complementing personal style.
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