At StartOut, we know LGBTQ+ founders are not the only people who face additional barriers when starting our businesses. This month, our friends at Fearless Fund were unfairly sued under the guise of 'racial discrimination' when in reality they are working to ensure women of color have an equal opportunity for success.
We must continue to work together to ensure everyone has a fair chance. Understanding this, we drafted the below statement signed by our LGBTQ+ partners making clear that we support Fearless Fund and our shared vision for a more equitable entrepreneurship ecosystem.
To learn more, visit Fearless Fund.
A Joint Statement from LGBTQ+ Organizations
On the Lawsuit Against Fearless Fund As LGBTQ+ investors, founders, and advocates, we proudly stand with Fearless Fund and share their commitment to equity, inclusivity, and empowerment. We know well the ways in which chronic underinvestment, bias, limited access to networks, and the lack of meaningful representation can limit success. This misplaced lawsuit underscores the very real challenges and entrenched injustices that so many face every day when pursuing strength, stability, and success. We support Fearless Fund in their essential work toward an entrepreneurship ecosystem – and society – that ensures opportunities for everyone to thrive. | 
