Anchor is a multi-billion dollar Fund of Funds investing in remarkable people and places.
We invest in underrepresented venture fund managers, and directly in their best deals, across the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
We identify remarkable investment opportunities from our global network, as well as our philanthropic foundation's portfolio of conferences, media contacts, corporate partnerships, and founder programming.
Our Story
Anchor Fund is committed to driving economic growth by investing in small businesses that form the backbone of America’s economy. We do that by first investing in venture funds, and ultimately in their best companies directly as well. Our approach focuses on providing the resources, capital, and strategic support funds need to thrive, scale, and innovate, ensuring opportunities are accessible to all.
Anchor Fund focuses on measurable outcomes, delivering economic growth that benefits communities nationwide. We pride ourselves on providing world class reporting to our investors, and stable, long term, stewardship of their investment.
Our previous investments span 36 states, impacting 63% of the U.S. population, and ensuring resources flow to businesses in underrepresented regions and remarkable people.
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 drives fund operations, legal aspects, and AI teams.
A pioneer in AI, he led a globally renowned face recognition firm, challenging biases and advocating for ethical tech use. Formerly at Apple and IBM, his expertise spans tech giants and ethical innovation.
Ollen Douglass led Motley Fool Ventures from zero to $250M in 5 years, fostering 5 unicorns from a 32-company portfolio, and a fund-of-funds program focused on underrepresented funders and founders. His background spans 14 years as CFO of The Motley Fool Holdings, a decade in banking, and auditing for KPMG.
Vernon Lee, Jr. was a partner at The Marathon Fund backing underrepresented entrepreneurs. With US/France private equity and venture capital summit chair experience and PwC directorship, he brings $500B+ AUM insights, elevating strategies for growth, governance, and venture initiatives.
Jennell Lynch utilizes her extensive executive background and dynamic insights to enhance overall operational efficiency. Jennell's recent role as Vice President at the National Association of Investment Companies showcased her leadership in overseeing a network of over 50 member firms representing over $90 billion in AUM.
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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