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BELLE Capital USA, LP

Woman-focused early-stage fund backing scalable, high-growth tech and impact companies.

Michigan City, IN 46360, USA

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Description

BELLE Capital USA is an early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on investing in women-led companies or those with gender-diverse leadership. Based in the Midwest, they aim to fill the funding gap for underserved female entrepreneurs. Preference is given to companies that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and are demonstrating early commercial traction or market validation.
  • Method: Founders can submit their pitch materials directly through the BELLE Capital contact portal or via professional referrals.
  • Required Materials: A comprehensive pitch deck, business plan, and financial projections are required for initial review.
  • Focus: The fund specifically looks for "capital-efficient" business models that can reach profitability or a significant milestone with the initial capital raised. 

Eligibility

  • Diversity Requirement: Must have at least one woman in a senior leadership role (CEO, CTO, etc.) with a meaningful equity stake.
  • Sectors: Technology-driven companies in IT, Digital Health, CleanTech, and Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Geography: Primarily focused on companies in the Midwest, though they consider outlier deals across the United States.

Process

  1. Initial Screening: Digital review of the team, product, and market potential.
  2. Due Diligence: A rigorous process evaluating the technical defensibility, intellectual property, and management team capability.
  3. Active Management: Once invested, BELLE Capital provides hands-on strategic guidance and often takes a Board Seat or Observer role.
  4. Syndication: They frequently lead or co-invest with other angel groups and VCs to help fill the round.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Capital: Institutional funding to support product development and market expansion.
  • Mentorship: Strategic coaching from a network of successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives.
  • Operational Support: Access to specialized resources in legal, finance, and marketing through the BELLE network.