BBG Ventures

Written by TEAM CHASM

Published: August 21, 2025
Category: The Boardroom
Subcategory: The VC Vault

BBG Ventures is a mission-driven, early-stage VC based in New York, born from AOL’s #BUILTBYGIRLS initiative. Since its founding in 2014, BBG has focused exclusively on female and diverse founders in consumer and mobile tech. With $130M AUM from its second fund, they write initial checks of $500K–$1M and offer participation without board control, staying aligned with founder autonomy. Their thesis embraces “Polycultural America,” recognizing a broader spectrum of founder backgrounds as core to innovation and growth.

Location:

New York, United States

Fund Size:

Total AUM crossed ~$130M after a $60M second fund (2024); earlier had raised ~$50M

Average Check:

Initial investments range from $500K–$1M (typically pre-seed to seed); rarely lead rounds or take board seats

Stage Focus:

Early-stage, consumer internet and mobile, exclusively female or diverse founder-led ventures

Household Brands:

(Specific household names not listed publicly)

Contact:

Nisha Dua (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) Nisha@bbgv.com