Collab Capital is a venture firm investing at the intersection of innovation and inclusion. It backs early-stage, tech-enabled companies addressing critical needs across workforce, healthcare and community infrastructure. On June 11, 2025, Collab announced the close of its second fund with $75 million in committed capital.

Jewel Burks Solomon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Collab Capital, explains how she draws on her experience as the first Head of Google Startups in the United States to help new companies get off the ground.

Collab Capital is a venture firm investing at the intersection of innovation and inclusion. It backs early-stage, tech-enabled companies addressing critical needs across workforce, healthcare and community infrastructure. On June 11, 2025, Collab announced the close of its second fund with $75 million in committed capital. Jewel Burks Solomon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Collab Capital, explains how she draws on her experience as the&nbsp;first Head of Google Startups in the United States to help new companies get off the ground.

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