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Our Mission
Fifth Star Funds aims to foster a more equitable society by supporting a start-up ecosystem that is representative of today's world. We do this by reducing bias in the deal sourcing process, equalizing access to opportunity, allocating early-stage capital, providing network access, and delivering thoughtful support services that meet the needs of our founders.
Our Name
The Chicago flag has four stars, each representing a significant moment in Chicago’s history. We intend to create a Fifth Star that represents social justice and racial equity throughout all spaces. It’s our goal at Fifth Star Funds to take that step in the entrepreneurial landscape and help build a more inclusive tech ecosystem.
Community Focused
Anyone can contribute to Fifth Star Funds and be part of the solution. We raise our fund from grassroots community efforts as well as individuals, companies, and foundations. All contributions are tax deductible.
Success From Within
We are the industry-coined 'Friends & Family' round. 100% of all investment returns stay within the fund so as our startups succeed, they inherently create opportunity to fund more underrepresented founders.
Continued Support
Through educational resources provided by 1871 and a network of seasoned entrepreneurs, our investment is only the beginning of the support we provide our founders.
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