# Backstage Capital > Backstage Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in underestimated founders. The firm specifically targets startups led by women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to address the funding gap in the technology industry. Since its inception, it has invested in nearly 200 companies led by underrepresented founders. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/backstage-capital - Slug: backstage-capital