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Backstage Capital

Backstage Capital, based in California, backs generalist startups from Pre-Seed to Series B, typically following others with checks of $100k to $250k, including Hello Alice.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check size$100K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Backstage Capital

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Arlan Hamilton
Arlan HamiltonFounder + Managing PartnerShe co-founded Backstage Studio in 2018, launching accelerator programs in multiple cities.
Brittany Davis
Brittany DavisGeneral PartnerShe previously held roles at #ANGELS, Village Capital, Techstars, and Startup Jamaica, and founded Runway Technologies.

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Writes $100K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Hello AliceSoLo FundsCareer KarmaMavenDark (Darklang)Akash SystemsGoodrPandia HealthMahmeeCandidly
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Firms like Backstage Capital

Behind Genius Ventures$100K to $250K
Blue Moon$100K to $250K
Coelius Capital$100K to $1M · active Oct 6
Founders, Inc.$100K to $250K
Ganas Ventures$100K to $250K
Jetstream$100K to $250K

On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Pre-seed investors in California434Series B investors in California233

Questions

What stage does Backstage Capital invest in?

Backstage Capital reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does Backstage Capital invest?

Backstage Capital reports checks of $100K to $250K.

Does Backstage Capital lead rounds?

Backstage Capital mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Backstage Capital?

Arlan Hamilton (Founder + Managing Partner), Brittany Davis (General Partner).

Is Backstage Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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