Djassi Ventures Information

Djassi Ventures backs and scales high-growth startups led by underrepresented founders. Through our Djassi Accelerator, we fast-track startups ready to scale; through Djassi Angels, we connect early-stage founders with capital and a community of engaged investors; and through Corporate Venturing, we partner with corporations to unlock markets, pilots, and co-creation opportunities. By combining capital, expertise, and partnerships, Djassi Ventures turns potential into scalable, market-defining ventures — delivering both financial returns and transformative innovation. -> Why underrepresented founders? At Djassi Ventures, underrepresented goes beyond identity. It reflects structural gaps in access to capital, networks, and markets. We back founders and sectors that are systematically overlooked, including: * Founders from historically underrepresented backgrounds * Builders outside traditional VC networks and geographies * Entrepreneurs building in markets underestimated by mainstream capital * Operators transitioning from corporate or non-traditional pathways * Innovators in high-potential industries often ignored by venture capital — including the Creative Industries, cultural tech, digital media, and adjacent sectors We invest where others hesitate — because that is where outsized opportunity exists.