Events

Join LGBT+ VC on Wednesday evening, March 29th for its debut, held at a private location and supported by Pacific Western Bank and Withum. 

LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the L.G.B.T. and allied venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes aspiring and active investors. The organization was founded by Black trans investor, Tiana Tukes, and Jewish bi investor, Jackson Block. 

 to learn more and make a donation to our debut campaign 

Pacific Western Bank is a relationship-based community bank focused on providing business banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. For 20+ years, PacWest’s Venture Banking Group has provided commercial banking services and lending to VC & PE-backed companies. 

 or contact John Bryson, VP of Startup Services and Venture Banking, at 

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory, tax and audit firm, helping clients be in a position of strength in today’s complex business environment. Withum is a nationally ranked public accounting firm working with emerging venture capital and private equity fund managers and portfolio companies to build long-term relationships and grow with their clients.  

 or contact Jessica Offer, Partner & FinTech Practice Lead, at 

LGBT+ VC Launch Celebration

This SF Tech Week event is where VC meets LGBTQIA+ families.

Families and friends are the launchpad of venture. Join LGBT+ VC for a family-friendly celebration and intimate talk on how mom-VCs support their trans children, how sons honor their late lesbian moms, and how chosen families power LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurship. Little ones are welcome for story-time & play.

RSVP does not guarantee invitations. Limited seats available. 

 (June 20th) for the inaugural LGBT VC Summit 2023 in NYC, featuring hundreds of top firms, founders, and operators.

LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the L.G.B.T. and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes active and aspiring investors. The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block. 

Out of respect for privacy, our guest-list remains confidential. We do not disclose our guest-list without prior consent. 

Fenwick & West LLP is a law firm of more than 470 attorneys with offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, Santa Monica, Washington, DC and Shanghai. The firm focuses on the technology and life sciences sectors, advising clients at all stages from startups to public companies.

Pacific Western Bank is a relationship-based community bank focused on providing business banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. For 20+ years, PacWest’s Venture Banking Group has provided commercial banking services and lending to VC & PE-backed companies.

Punch Financial is a full-service bookkeeping and CFO services firm. We specialize in bookkeeping, finance, and CFO services for tech startups, venture funds, fund admin, and high-growth companies.

Family Fête with AWS Startups | Celebrating Silicon Valley's LGBTQIA+ Families

Relax. Join LGBT+ VC for a private beachfront respite for angels, venture capitalists, limited partners, and tech founders.

RSVP does not guarantee entry. Limited seats available.

Beachfront chic / Malibu business / Pride festive

Gain access, advice, and new connections.

PledgeLA is a collective of 215+ LA based venture capital firms and tech companies committed to increasing access to capital and building a diverse, equitable tech ecosystem. 

Hosted by the Annenberg Foundation and the Office of the Mayor of LA, the initiative focuses on accountability and measurable impact. Since 2018, PledgeLA has provided more than $875k in non-dilutive funding to Black & Latinx founders, placed 60 venture interns from underrepresented backgrounds at 27 LA-based firms, and matched nearly 200 first-generation college students with mentors in LA tech.

For information on the PledgeLA Founders Fund (Applications Close: June 11), visit 

​Punch Financial is a full-service bookkeeping and CFO services firm. We specialize in bookkeeping, finance, and CFO services for tech startups, venture funds, fund admin, and high-growth companies.

Making Waves | LGBT+ VC Beachfront Dinner

LGBT+ VC is excited to present its Pre-Summit Jubilee, a joyous celebration of Juneteenth x LGBTQ Pride. This event will take place in New York and promises to be a grand celebration of African American freedom and LGBTQ progress. 

The nonprofit invites friends, allies, and community members to come together to commemorate this important day in American history. So mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates on how we plan to make this Juneteenth an event to remember!

​LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the LGBTQ and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes active and aspiring investors. The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block.

Out of respect for privacy, our guest-list remains confidential. We do not disclose our guest-list without prior consent.

Juneteenth x Pride Jubilee | LGBT+ VC Summit - Opening Reception

The VC Summit convenes LGBTQ and ally leaders from the technology and venture capital industries to discuss what's new, now, and next—a historic first. This year's theme is "From Stonewall to Silicon Valley." 

Tuesday, June 20th is offered as a freemium investor day in partnership with Amazon Web Services. 

The Summit's programs span June 19th - 23rd. 

Speakers and guests will include the industry's leading executives, venture capitalists, public officials, and publications.

LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the LGBTQ and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes active and aspiring investors. The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block. 

 All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Once the purchase is completed, no refunds will be issued, regardless of the circumstances, including but not limited to, cancellation of the conference, schedule changes, or your inability to attend the event. Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold, exchanged, or transferred to another individual or entity. The ticket is issued only to the person whose name appears on the ticket at the time of purchase.

LGBT+ VC Summit - Day One

Join LGBT+ VC as we convene esteemed diplomats, investors, and thought-leaders to share their insights and experiences on the crucial intersection of international diplomacy, trade & innovation, and LGBTQ economic freedom. 

Attendees will be enriched with invaluable knowledge and actionable strategies to advance global prosperity and SDG #9: Sustainable Development: infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation.

, Associate Partner at Antler; Tiana Tukes, Co-Founder of LGBT+ VC. 

Microsoft is a technology company whose mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We strive to create local opportunity, growth, and impact in every country around the world. Our platforms and tools help drive small business productivity, large business competitiveness, and public-sector efficiency. We also support new startups, improve educational and health outcomes, and empower human ingenuity.

We bring technology and products together into experiences and solutions that unlock value for our customers. Our ecosystem of customers and partners has stepped up to help people and organizations in every country use technology to be resilient and transform during the most trying of circumstances.

Microsoft aims to deepen our support for the UN's mission and work by advancing global multistakeholder action on key technology, environmental, humanitarian, development, and security goals, as well as by helping advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Microsoft is committed to integrity in all of our interactions with guests and to comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements, including those related to providing hospitality for government officials. Microsoft will be providing event-related hospitality in the form of ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­refreshments. This hospitality has an estimated value of USD $27 per attendee. 

You are responsible for ensuring that your acceptance of such hospitality complies with any applicable legal or ethics policies or regulations, including those of your company or organization. By attending this event, you confirm that you are permitted­ to accept such hospitality under your organization’s policies and ethical requirements. 

​​LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the LGBTQ and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes active and aspiring investors. The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block.

VC Worldwide | LGBT+ VC with Microsoft at the United Nations

​LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the L.G.B.T. and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our network includes active and aspiring investors. The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block.

 to support and donate to its nonprofit,  educational programming.

GayJoy is a queer media platform and community on a mission to promote queer visibility, facilitate queer connection and to advance queer ideas. For more details, email 

PRIDE Party | hosted by GAYJOY & LGBT+ VC

Thank you to our closing reception sponsors of the LGBT+ VC Summit Closing Ceremony: Hauser & Wirth, Good Black Art,  Rockefeller Center - Tishman Speyer, and Withum.

​​​LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the LGBTQ prosperity through venture capital. The inaugural LGBT+ VC Summit Week is themed, "From Stonewall to Silicon Valley." The organization was founded by investors Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block.

DAZZLE | Closing Reception for LGBT+ VC Summit Week

 for a conversation to unpack the Fearless Fund case. 

Login details for this webinar will be provided to approved registrants the day before the event.

2Gether-International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We’re focused on supporting Disabled Founders building high-growth, high-impact startups.We offer a robust curriculum of community meet ups, one-on-one coaching, mentorship from industry leaders, and curated business development education, with the singular goal of setting Disabled Founders up for success. Disabled people are historically underserved by resources and programs targeting entrepreneurs, 2Gether-International is flipping the narrative on disability.

All Raise is on a mission to accelerate the success of female and non-binary founders and funders to build a more prosperous, equitable future. Born out of a grassroots movement in 2017, our programs arm women with access, guidance, and support to advance their professional growth. When the architects of tomorrow better reflect the world, our world is better served.

Founded in 2021, BWiVC is a private community made up of over 240+ Black women in venture capital careers across the globe and at all stages of their career. BWiVC envisions an equitable venture capital ecosystem where all founders have the same opportunities to raise money for their startups. We will accomplish our vision by 10X'ing the number of Black Women general partners in venture capital through outcomes-driven programming, purposeful networking opportunities, and a collaborative community amongst Black women investment professionals. 

BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. We do not accept the status quo; we are driving the industry forward by pushing venture capital firms to become more inclusive in their hiring, deal flow, and portfolios.  BLCK VC is transforming the venture capital industry to mirror the diverse demographics of the U.S. Venture Capital is a crucial component of achieving economic equality; it is a vehicle to build wealth, develop future leaders, and strengthen communities.

Chicago:Blend is a non-profit organization, founded in 2018, to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Chicago’s venture capital and startup community. We measure diversity across Chicago’s VC industry, prepare underrepresented professionals for roles in venture, and provide DEI resources to VCs and their portfolio companies.

Diversity VC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the venture capital industry. Our mission is for every venture fund to have the understanding, tools, and resources to promote diversity and inclusion in both their firms and the companies they fund.

LatinxVC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on growing and supporting the Latinx venture capital ecosystem. The organization aims to increase the representation of Latinx professionals in venture capital, help Latinx venture investors build their careers and networks, and improve access to capital for Latinx-led venture firms. When venture investors are empowered to show up as their authentic selves, the flow of capital from limited partners to venture capitalists and ultimately to startup founders becomes more diversified, impactful, and representative of U.S. demographics.

LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ prosperity through venture capital. LGBT+VC provides educational programming throughout the year, including its college fellowship and high school youth internship program. The charity was founded by venture capitalists, Jackson Block and Tiana Tukes. Sign up for 

Founded in 2009, StartOut, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the largest national organization to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs with over 25K members nationwide. Its mission is to accelerate the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future.

VCFamilia is reshaping the venture capitalist and founder narrative. We are normalizing the Latinx experience, cultures, and community in the venture ecosystem. Our mission is to create an open and inclusive environment for current and future Latinx investors to thrive. VCFamilia bring Latinx cultures into the venture community and increase representation in investment roles.

Founded in 2012, VetsinTech, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, supports our current and returning veterans and military spouses with reintegration services, and by connecting them to the national technology ecosystem. VIT is committed to bringing together a tech-specific network, resources, and programs for our veterans and military spouses interested in Education, Entrepreneurship, and Employment. In 2021 VetsinTech launched VetVC with JPMC, an initiative that allocated $25M under Spark Project, to support minority fund managers in the venture space. ViT also participated in a Venture Equity Project, a three-year research project with NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center with other organizations to permanently improve the barriers that exist in the flow of capital to entrepreneurs of color.

Unpacking the Fearless Fund Case with Cooley

Join LGBT+ VC for a private welcome social to kickoff TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 and get to know other LGBTQ and ally conference goers, speakers, and sponsors.

Cooley LLP is an American international law firm, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices worldwide. The firm's practice areas include corporate, litigation, intellectual property, fund formation, public markets, employment, life sciences, clean technology, real estate, financial services, retail, regulatory and energy. 

Visit their website to learn more about Cooley. 

​​​LGBT+ VC is the first 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the L.G.B.T. and ally venture capital community, from Stonewall to Silicon Valley. Our community includes active and aspiring venture capital investors. The charity was founded by Tiana Tukes and Jackson Block.

LGBT+ VC's event is organized and operated solely by LGBT+ VC and not Yahoo Inc. nor any of its affiliates or brands, including TechCrunch.

LGBT+ VC's TechCrunch Disrupt Welcome Social with Cooley

 is LGBT+ VC's annual gathering that provides a safe and supportive platform for people to share their coming out stories. 

Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, this event promises to inspire, educate, and foster a sense of unity within our diverse venture community

Submit your coming out story for the Monologues

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