Three Black Investors Share Their Investment Criteria for 2023
This article discusses the responses of several venture capital investors on issues related to diversity and inclusion in tech, as part of a larger survey. Here’s a summary of their answers:
Richard Kerby (Co-founder, NextPlay Ventures)
- Believes that having more diverse LPs is crucial for increasing diversity among GPs.
- Thinks that permanent pools of capital dedicated to diverse managers are essential for increasing the diversity of managers.
Jadyn Bryden (Vice President, Xfund)
- Sees an increase in investment dollars going towards Black founders next year due to more diverse investors.
- Believes that having a diverse set of investors at the table improves the performance of a fund.
Dominic-Madori Davis is not available to provide additional context or insights about the responses from Kerby and Bryden.
These quotes offer perspectives on how diversity in tech can be improved through changes in investment practices, LPs, and GPs. They also highlight the importance of having more diverse investors at the table to improve fund performance.
To answer your original question: There is no single response that directly addresses the topic of "black founders, Black investors, diversity in tech, EC DEI, EC investor survey, EC Investor Surveys, EC venture capital, Startups, Venture" as requested. However, the provided quotes from Kerby and Bryden offer insights into how diversity can be improved within the context of VC investments and fund performance.
