ESSENCE VENTURES LLC
Essence Ventures is an independent African-American owned company that focuses on merging content, community, and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of women of color. The company began in 2017 and is chaired by its founder – entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Richelieu Dennis.
ESSENCE VENTURES LLC
Industry:
Finance Financial Services Venture Capital
Founded:
2017-01-01
Status:
Active
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Current Employees Featured
Acquisitions List
| Date | Company | Article | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-03 | Essence Communications | Essence Communications acquired by Essence Ventures LLC | N/A |
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-07 | Mayvenn | Essence Ventures LLC investment in Series B - Mayvenn | 23 M USD |
Key Employee Changes
| Date | New article |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-01 | Essence Ventures Hires Caroline Wanga as New Chief Growth Officer |