About
Essence Ventures is an independent African-American owned company that focuses on merging content, community, and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of women of color. The company began in 2017 and is chaired by its founder – entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Richelieu Dennis.
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 33,888 investors in VCSift focus on the fintech sector.
- • 10,621 investors are based in New York, New York, United States.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
Investment Focus
- Sectors
- fintech
- Location
- New York, US
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