Anchor is targeting a multi-billion dollar fund-of-funds designed to scale access to exceptional managers and markets.
We invest in high-caliber venture fund managers and selectively co-invest in their most compelling opportunities across the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
We source investments through our global network and our affiliated foundation’s platform of convenings, content, corporate partnerships, and founder programs.
Our Story
Anchor Fund invests in small businesses by backing the venture funds that discover and support them — delivering capital, strategic support, and the infrastructure to help them grow.
Our approach begins with fund investment and extends to selective direct investments in high-potential portfolio companies.
We focus on measurable outcomes and long-term value creation in underserved markets. Our reporting standards meet the expectations of institutional investors, and we are committed to rigorous, transparent stewardship of their capital.
Across prior strategies, our investments have reached businesses in 36 states, representing over 60% of the U.S. population — helping direct resources toward historically overlooked regions and high-performing founders.
PARTNERS
Anchor's Partners hold over 12,000 unique professional connections, and are one intro away from 3,000,000+ people.
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BRIAN BRACKEEN
MANAGING PARTNER
OLLEN DOUGLASS
MANAGING PARTNER
VERNON LEE JR.
MANAGING PARTNER
JENNELL LYNCH
OPERATING PARTNER
Brian Brackeen oversees fund operations, legal infrastructure, and technology strategy. A pioneer in applied AI, he founded a globally recognized facial recognition company and has been a vocal advocate for ethical AI. Formerly with Apple and IBM, Brian brings executive experience across product, innovation, and governance.
Ollen Douglass previously led Motley Fool Ventures, growing AUM from inception to $250M in five years. Under his leadership, the firm backed five eventual unicorns and launched a fund-of-funds program serving emerging managers. His 14-year tenure as CFO of The Motley Fool Holdings was preceded by executive roles in banking and auditing at KPMG.
Vernon Lee Jr. was a partner at The Marathon Fund, where he invested in early-stage companies and underserved markets. He brings $500B+ AUM insight from prior leadership in US/France private equity summits and PwC’s advisory practice, with a focus on scaling venture strategies and institutional governance.
Jennell Lynch is an experienced operator and strategic advisor with a background spanning private equity and fund operations. As former Vice President at the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), she led member engagement across 50+ firms representing $90B+ in combined AUM. She drives operational rigor across Anchor’s platform.
CONTACT
For general inquiries please send us an email at: anchor@lightship.capital
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Applications for investment can be made here.
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