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Valence aims to unlock the global combined power of black professionals to create massive economic and social progress. From industry titans to up-and-comers, their members include the best Black talent in Tech, Media, Finance and Entertainment.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Los Angeles
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$5.25M
Founded date
2019
Investors 7
| Date | Name | Website |
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| SB Opportunity Fund | theopportunityfund.com | |
| Human Ventures | humanventures.co | |
| Defy | defy.vc | |
| FirstMark Capital | firstmarkcap.com | |
| Upfront Ventures | upfront.com | |
| GGV Capital | ggvc.com |
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 23
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| May 6, 2021 | Valence unveils training program to help build pipeline of Black execs | Diversity has been linked with equity and inclusion because diversity is just one part of the equation when it comes to hiring Black employees. How do the companies they work for make people feel welcome and included, rather than isolated? ... |
| May 6, 2021 | Valence launches BONDS to mentor Black professionals | Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Los Angeles-based Valence has launched BONDS, a mentorship program aimed at empowering Black professionals on the executive path. BONDS stands for Building Our New ... |
| May 6, 2021 | Valence launches BONDS to mentor Black professionals | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Los Angeles-based Valence has launched BONDS, a m... |
| May 6, 2021 | Valence Is Accepting Applications for Its Black Professional Mentorship Program Through May | Black professionals hold 12% of entry-level corporate jobs, but just 7% of management roles, according to McKinsey & Co. A major reason why is they often do not get enough mentoring and support and end up leaving the workforce before th... |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 5 machine learning essentials nontechnical leaders need to understand | Snehal Kundalkar Contributor Share on Twitter Snehal Kundalkar is the chief technology officer at Valence. She has been leading Silicon Valley firms for the last two decades, including work at Apple and Reddit. We’re living in a phenomenal ... |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Bevy raises $40M Series C with 20% coming from Black investors | You might expect that a startup that makes community building software would be thriving during a pandemic when it’s so difficult for us to be together. And Bevy, a company whose product powers community sites like Salesforce Trailblazers a... |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Watch: 2020 Year in Review with Baron Davis, Mark Suster and Emily Slade | The pandemic and social unrest of 2020 accelerated change at a rapid pace for individuals, corporations and communities, L.A. business and tech leaders said during a virtual panel discussion. They predicted 2021 will be an opportunity for t... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Tips for Startups | Diversity in tech has been a “hot button” issue for years and recent events have brought the importance of the topic to the forefront of large corporations, startups, and funders alike. Building a diverse team and inclusive ecosystem has be... |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Daily funding roundup - August 11th, 2020 | Clearstep Health raised $1.3M; Brella Insurance landed $1.5M; The Demex Group secured $4.2M Clearstep Health: Clearstep Health, a Chicago-based platform, tries to match patients to the best in-network care for them. Clearstep Health has rai... |
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FAQ about Valence Community
When was Valence Community founded?
Valence Community was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Valence Community raised?
Valence Community has raised $5.25M in total across 1 funding round.
Who has invested in Valence Community?
Parsers VC lists 7 investors of Valence Community, among them SB Opportunity Fund, Human Ventures and Defy.
What has the press written about Valence Community?
Parsers VC has collected 23 articles mentioning Valence Community, among them “Valence unveils training program to help build pipeline of Black execs” (May 6, 2021) and “Valence launches BONDS to mentor Black professionals” (May 6, 2021).
Is Valence Community still active?
Yes, Valence Community is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 6, 2021.