Wocstar
Overview
Wocstar Capital is an early-stage venture fund that backs tech startups with diverse founding teams, particularly those led by women of color, who are bringing groundbreaking innovations to market . Wocstar is committed to building wealth in communities of color by storytelling, investing, and championing/training both investors and entrepreneurs .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Apr 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
| PLLAY Labs | Apr 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Re-Nuble | Nov 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Flow | Feb 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sound Games | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Gayle Jennings O'Byrne
Co-Founder and General Partner
Pialy Aditya
Co-Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Wocstar based?
Wocstar is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Wocstar founded?
Wocstar was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Wocstar have?
Wocstar has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Wocstar's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Community, PLLAY Labs, Re-Nuble, Flow, Sound Games.
What was Wocstar's most recent investment shown here?
Wocstar's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sound Games in 2026.
What sectors does Wocstar focus on?
Wocstar focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does Wocstar focus on?
Wocstar typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Wocstar's AUM?
Wocstar's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.