James Norman is a Managing Partner at Black Operator Ventures. He co-founded the venture fund in 2021 to support Black founders.

What James can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
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Companies founded

Black Operator Ventures

Focus

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Who is James Norman?

James Norman is a Managing Partner at Black Operator Ventures. He co-founded the venture fund in 2021 to support Black founders.

How much does James Norman invest?

Black Operator Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch James Norman?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name James in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Black Operator Ventures backed works better.

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