BFVC Investor Spotlight and Upcoming Webinar!⭐

Let's dive in :)

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Zoe Chamberlin
June 19, 2025

Hi everyone!
Happy June—and most importantly, Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚🖤

I’m currently en route to DC for a much-needed weekend with my line sisters 🔺 and friends—taking a breather from the chaos of work, studying, and building this amazing community!

Before I jump into this issue’s Investor Spotlight, I’ve got a few quick updates and announcements to share. Let’s get into it 👇

🎉 Coming Soon: Our First-Ever Investor/Founder Consulting Webinar!

I’m targeting July for the launch of our first live webinar 👀✨. I want this to be packed with insights and actually helpful for where you are in your founder journey. You’ll get the date, time, registration link, and info on our special guest in the next newsletter!

But first, I want to hear from you:

💡 Founders, Help Me Craft the Perfect Sessions for You

These sessions should answer your biggest questions—from fundraising and pitch prep to product-market fit and growth strategies.
Let’s make it happen together.

👉 Take one minute to fill out this survey (takes 30 seconds) and tell me:

  • What topics matter most?

  • What days/times work best for you?

📣 Calling All Investors

Want to join this series as a guest speaker? I’d love to spotlight you and have you share your insight with the BFVC community!

Fill out this form if:

  • You’d like to speak at a session 💬

  • You want to be featured in the newsletter as an Ally Investor 🤝

Let’s build something impactful—together.

🌟 Investor Spotlight: Alexis Dulan

Title: Investor
Fund: Capitalize VC
Location: Chicago, IL / U.S.

Mission: Capitalize VC invests pre-seed capital in commerce-enablement tech companies solving critical problems for retailers, brands, creators, and manufacturers in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Sectors: Commerce tech + CPG | Pre-seed & Seed
Actively deploying capital? Yes!

Available for founders?
Absolutely! Alexis is offering office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2–4 PM. She’s open to:

  • Pitch deck feedback

  • Investor readiness sessions

  • GTM strategy assistance

  • Mentorship

How to connect:
📩 [email protected]

📍 Coming This Fall: BFVC IRL in NYC! ⭐

Get ready! We’re planning an in-person event in NYC this September 🎉
It’ll be a chance to connect, learn, and vibe with one another—details coming your way soon!

To help with the planning process, click here if you would be interested in attending. All are welcome 🫶🏾 !

🗣 Let’s Chat 1:1

Need advice on pitching? Fundraising? Want to learn more about the BFVC community?

📅 Book a 1:1 with me and let’s dive in! ✨

Here’s what founders are saying:

“Connecting with Zoe gave me momentum I probably wouldn’t have built on my own. She is meticulous, generous with her knowledge and resources, and truly wants the best for Black founders!”
— Kayla Broomfield, Founder of GenWe

“Thanks to Zoe’s help, I’m now well-positioned to find a Technical Co-founder — a critical step toward scaling ScoutAI. I’m truly grateful for her support, generosity, and belief in what I’m building.”
— Demetrius Mobley, Founder of ScoutAI

Thanks for reading—until next time! 😇
Wanna chat or collaborate? I’m just an email away 💌
📬 [email protected]