Farooq Abbasi

Functions as a College/University

Costanoa Ventures invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Latin America, Europe, Africa and Australia. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fintech, data & developer infrastructure, applied AI and cyber & national security. It participates in seed and early stage transactions and also acts as lead investor.

Interstate Fusion Venture invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Ohio. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.

Preface Ventures seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software development automation/optimization, security orchestration in agile infrastructure,healthcare data and financial infrastructure. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 0.25 to 1 million. The firm makes follow-on investments.

Diversity.VC Ltd. is an international nonprofit organization focused on fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse venture capital ecosystem. The private company is located in the UK. The British company drives systemic change by promoting diverse fund managers and teams, certifying funds on inclusive policies through the Diversity VC Standard, and providing toolkits for embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into VC operations. Its initiatives include benchmarking DEI best practices, industry reporting, career development for underrepresented candidates, and building a learning network for VC professionals. The company was founded by Farooq Abbasi.