Collide Capital

This year’s #AFROTECH24 was one for the books, and our 3rd Annual Collide & Connect Community Celebration was the perfect way to bring everyone together! From inspiring conversations to meaningful connections, we were thrilled to share this space with so many visionaries and changemakers. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate innovation, culture, and community. Special shoutout to our sponsors at AWS Startups, Fenwick & West, CapitalG, and Grasshopper Bank ! #CollideOnPurpose #CollideCapital #CommunityCelebration #AFROTECH

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: 🏆☕ Nguyen Coffee Supply has been named a Rising Star in BevNET.com’s Best of 2024 Awards, recognizing their mission to champion Vietnamese coffee, destigmatize robusta, and uplift the people behind the bean. https://buff.ly/3ZHkj9w 🎤Atomic Invest Co-Founder and Head of Engineering Emma Marriott joined industry leaders at Benzinga’s panel to explore opportunities for bridging digital assets and traditional finance—watch the full discussion now! https://buff.ly/4iCgIBU 🤑EMTECH CEO Carmelle Cadet joined the #CeBIHConference2024 to discuss the future of payment systems, contributing to conversations shaping Nigeria’s digital economy and advancing the payments landscape. 🫶🏽Culina Health’s Lead RD Rachel Brief shared strategies for long-term wellness at the New Pause Symposium, emphasizing strength-building, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and informed decisions on hormone replacement therapy to support women through every life stage. https://buff.ly/49IVNt1 💟 SPILL wrapped up the year with the final Love @ First Sip, sponsored by Healthysexual—bringing together global connections, healthy relationship talks, fun games, and meme magic in one cozy Tea Party! https://buff.ly/4iwliBR #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Meet our Portfolio 👋🏾 | #CollideOnPurpose SMB.co is a modern marketplace dedicated to simplifying small business ownership transitions. The platform connects buyers, sellers, and brokers, offering tools such as personalized business valuations, expert guidance for growth, and resources for successful exits. With a mission to empower small business owners and foster local legacies, SMB enables users to uncover the true value of their businesses and navigate seamless transactions. By combining transparency, expertise, and innovation, it makes buying, selling, and growing small businesses accessible to all. CEO: Joe Brown CMO: Brit Zandbergen-Karel COO: Mike Hillenmeyer Your Modern Small Business Marketplace: https://smb.co/

Here’s a look back at the incredible connections and moments from our 3rd Annual Collide & Connect at #AFROTECH24! https://buff.ly/4fcMbb1

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: 🎾 Break Sports shares their vision for the future of social sports and recreation, including exciting expansions, in a recent feature by Forbes, celebrating the team’s dedication to bringing this vision to life. https://buff.ly/4f7FEOK 🏅Restaurent was named one of The Tech Tribune’s 2024 Best Tech Startups in Rhode Island, celebrating innovation and the future of event reservations. https://buff.ly/39QCsZ7 🎙️Culina Health co-founder Vanessa Rissetto joined the Passionate Pioneers podcast to discuss how the company is transforming nutrition care with trusted medical partnerships, industry disruption, and a focus on accessibility. - https://buff.ly/4faOStI #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

Meet our Portfolio 👋🏾 | #CollideOnPurpose Tandem is a modern solution for businesses looking to optimize office space in the evolving landscape of work. By connecting like-minded companies to share office spaces, Tandem promotes collaboration, cost efficiency, and vibrant workplace environments. They aim to create energized, personalized spaces that combine the flexibility of hybrid work with the creativity and culture of in-person collaboration. Whether you’re seeking a shared space for your team or exploring how to share your current office, Tandem provides tailored solutions to suit diverse business needs, emphasizing connection and resource efficiency . CEO: Rafi Sands Dream space for your dream team: https://tandem.space/

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: 🏆 Rheaply celebrates founder Garry Cooper’s recognition in Essence Magazine’s 2024 Power 40, honoring a purpose-driven journey of advocating for sustainability, diversity, and innovation. - https://buff.ly/3OGJowd 🎙️ Culina Health kicks off Season 2 of the Easy to Digest podcast with expert insights on gut health in midlife, featuring gastroenterologist Dr. Yevgenia Pashinsky and dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman. - https://buff.ly/3OoU8ix 🏦 Atomic Invest shares insights on collaborating with credit union leaders like One Nevada Credit Union and the regulatory tailwinds shaping digital assets on Bloomberg. - https://buff.ly/3OjRZV4 📈 SPILL shares with TechCrunch how it they are welcoming a spike of new users seeking a safer, more rewarding virtual space, particularly for Black Twitter users seeking refuge from misinformation and moderation issues on other platforms. - https://buff.ly/4i2UMjq #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

#PortcoHighlights | This Week in Our Portfolio: 🗣️ Papaya - Personalized Live Learning founder Sandra LaPlante shared a powerful message of resilience and empowerment at TEDxRCLS Youth, inspiring the next generation to achieve their fullest potential. https://buff.ly/3O8CL5d 🚙 OCN is spearheading Mexico's EV transition in ride-share services with a groundbreaking deployment of 7,500 electric vehicles, marking a $180M+ investment in sustainable mobility. https://buff.ly/4ewJ51n 🚀☕ Nguyen Coffee Supply’s Vietnamese dark roast coffee is now available at Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide, fueling the Vietnamese coffee movement across America. https://buff.ly/40PQxS8 🌍 Helios highlights the urgent need for climate adaptation funding in the latest Food Tech Talk episode, with Francisco Martin-Rayo discussing how climate change impacts food supply and why action is needed now. https://buff.ly/3AJIRGa ♻️ Rheaply CEO Garry Cooper delivered a powerful keynote at the NERC Fall Conference, highlighting the urgent need to rethink resource use and commit to reuse, efficiency, and low-carbon solutions for a sustainable future. https://buff.ly/4eyVZMm #CollideCapital #CollideOnPurpose #Startups #VCNews #WeeklyWins #Entrepreneurship

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Collide @ #AFROTECH24 We’re back at AFROTECH in Houston, TX, and ready to bring together our amazing community of founders, investors, and partners for an unforgettable night! Date: Thur, Nov 14 Time: 7:30-9:30pm CT Come ready to connect and vibe at our 3rd annual community celebration.✨🥂🔥 RSVP here ➜ https://lu.ma/504qskpt