Organization · Private Equity
East Chop Capital
East Chop Capital is a private equity firm based in the United States, founded in 2018. It focuses on real estate development and angel investing, particularly supporting minority-owned businesses.
Overview
What East Chop Capital does
What East Chop Capital is
East Chop Capital is a private equity firm based in the United States, founded in 2018. It focuses on real estate development and angel investing, particularly supporting minority-owned businesses.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- Founded in 2018
- Approximate age
- About 8 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
East Chop Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
East Chop Capital invests in early-stage companies led by Black founders, aiming to close the funding gap for these entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on real estate development and angel investing across various sectors.
Focus narrative
East Chop Capital invests in a variety of sectors, including real estate development, angel investing, professional sports, media, and entertainment. The firm has a particular focus on early-stage companies led by Black founders, aiming to close the funding gap for these entrepreneurs. It manages approximately $50 million in assets and has a real estate development pipeline valued at $500 million.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C
- Sectors
- Media & Entertainment
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 8
Portfolio context
East Chop Capital's portfolio includes notable companies such as Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, a spirits brand honoring Nearest Green; Partake Foods, offering allergy-friendly foods; IQLand, a research tool for real estate developers; Brolly, a digital insurance provider in Africa; Cyphr, enhancing access to capital; Seven Seven Six, an early-stage venture capital firm; Rockbridge Capital, specializing in hospitality investments; and Advest Financial, an alternative asset manager.
Common questions
What to know about East Chop Capital
Upseed classifies East Chop Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
Known limits
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