About Chisos Capital

Chisos invests with purpose.

Chisos invented a new funding method that fits the needs of Individuals building the economy of tomorrow. Today, we are supporting talented individuals across America that are innovating and creating.

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OUR MISSION

We're on a mission to democratize opportunity.

Chisos addresses a major gap in funding for talented individuals. We back founders, athletes, and creators building the economy of tomorrow.

Founder Story

I founded Chisos because I experienced firsthand how difficult it is to raise capital. I didn’t believe then - and don’t now - that venture capital was the best way to fuel the majority of businesses. And so I decided to take on the challenge of building a better way to fund entrepreneurs, creators, and athletes. Four years later, I’m proud to say it’s working:

  • Our approach enables us to invest in more innovators, at even earlier stages. We're like the "Friends & Family" round, without the friends and family.
  • We’re able to invest in more founders and innovators annually than the average VC. We’ve already invested in more than 60 founders
  • Our portfolio is different than the typical VC funds. Over 80% are outside of the Bay Area, and more than 60% of founders are underrepresented.
  • We leverage technology to accept applications, conduct due diligence, review opportunities, and make decisions. That means we can invest in weeks not months.

And what we’ve built so far is just the beginning. With the rise of the creator economy, companies-of-one, and people-as-brands, Chisos is uniquely positioned to meet the inevitable demand for capital.

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- William Stringer

Proud to support more than just tech founders:

Athletes

We're proud to back athletes at the collegiate, semi-pro, and pro level. Our backing typically helps fund training and brand building.

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Entrepreneurs

We back entrepreneurs from all walks of life, including startup founders, eCommerce CPG companies, local brands, and even service providers.

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Influencers

We provide funding to aspiring and active content creators across all platforms and types of content. We invest as early as day one.

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A new Type of startup capital

Investing differently by design.

Democratizing Opportunity
Our approach enables us to invest in more individuals, at even earlier stages. For many, we're like the "Friends & Family" round, without the friends and family.
Increased Investing Capacity
The average VC invests in a few startups per year. We've invested in dozens of visionaries. Chisos blends human expertise with proprietary tech, so we can scale quickly.
Greater Social Impact
Traditional venture has an equality problem. Our portfolio is different; over 80% are outside of the Bay Area, and more than 70% of founders are underrepresented.
Faster Diligence Process
Investors typically take months to invest. We're built to review opportunities and make decisions in weeks.
Beyond Just Capital
Automated fundraising outreach, pitch help, peer-based community and mentorship. We're as hands-on as founders want us to be.
Enhanced Scalability
Human investing. Technical validation. Automated execution. This is venture investing, built for scale. Learn more and invest with us.
Members

Our Team

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William Stringer
General Partner & Co-Founder
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Emmanuel De Boucaud
General Partner
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Ken Aseme
Chief Financial Officer
Kinsey Wolf
Chief Marketing Officer
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Trinidy Johnson
Human Resources Associate
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Hannah Rich
Investment Associate
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Augustin Cloutier
Software Engineer
Crowdfunding investors

Thanks to our WeFunder Investors

In 2021, Chisos Capital closed over half a million in a crowdfunded raise. We'd like to take a moment to thank those investors who supported our campaign and are fueling our next phase of growth.
Alan H.
Alex S.
Alexander Clarence McIntosh
Ananya Rachabattuni
Arpan Soparkar
Bayode Okusanya
Ben Elberger
Bradley G. Kessler
Brendan Cosgrove
Bruce Rash
Calvin Ram
Chukwuoma Ngoka (Chuck)
David Botsford
David Emrick
David Martinelli
Davide Ivaldi
Dennis G Morgan Sr
Dennis Wong
Dr Melvin Sanicas
Fares Ksebati
Frank Stoczko
Franklin Lowe
Gary R. Miller
Greg Foster
Ilyse Stempler
Isaac J. Choice
Jaime T. Olmsted
James Orr
Jared P. Auman
Jeffrey Coleman
Joe Vander Zanden
John Jay Tanlimco
Joseph Stieha
Juan C. Arias
Ken Nguyen
Kim M Peterson
Larry Wood
Leonard Wong
Mashour Yousef
Meenu S.
Moses Gonzales
Mubarak Mustafa
Nathan Boone
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick Spaulding Ryan, PhD
Peter F. Cikalo
Raven
Rob P.
Robin M. Ruiz
Roy Compton
Shawn Hill
Stanley Nwogwugwu
Steven Dunston
Tammy Jones
Tiehu Clarke
Tony Catalina
Víctor Pérez-Cotapos
William Kohl
William Martin
Zohrab