Profile
Austin Clements is co-founder and Managing Partner at Slauson & Co., a Los Angeles based early-stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion.
Slauson & Co. is proudly backed by some of the world’s most influential tech companies such as Google, Meta, Twitter, PayPal, and others.
At Slauson, Austin focuses on investing in technologies that empower small business owners.
Prior to this role, Austin was at TenOneTen Ventures, a data focused seed fund based in LA.
He has also worked in investment management and founded a mobile app development firm to serve small businesses.
Austin is the founding Chair of PledgeLA, the nation’s largest city-wide initiative to promote diversity in the local tech community.
He currently serves on the board of Knight Foundation and HBCUvc.
Austin received his MBA from NYU Stern and his BA from Morehouse College.
Austin Clements active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Slauson & Co. Management LLC
 Slauson & Co. Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Slauson & Co. Management LLC (Slauson & Co) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Founder | 31/05/2020 |
Former positions of Austin Clements
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Annenberg Foundation
 The Annenberg Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1989 by Walter H. Annenberg, the Annenberg Foundation is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The foundation provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and globally. Their major program areas are education and youth development; arts and culture; civic, community and the environment; and health and human services. In addition, the Foundation operates a number of initiatives which expand and complement these program areas. The Foundation seeks to advance the public well-being through improved communication | Chairman | 30/11/2020 |
| Grid110 | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2020 |
Tenoneten Management, LLC
 Tenoneten Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tenoneten Management LLC (Tenoneten Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Private Equity Investor | 30/06/2019 |
| Pi Digital Media Group | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2011 |
Bernstein Global Wealth Management
 Bernstein Global Wealth Management Investment ManagersFinance Part of AllianceBernstein Holding LP, Bernstein Global Wealth Management provides financial advice to ultra high net worth investors. The American company's top tier investment research underpins the investment strategies they offer to their clients. With innovative research, modeling and investment solutions, Bernstein Global Wealth Management helps clients achieve what others think is impossible. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2008 |
Training of Austin Clements
| Morehouse College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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The Annenberg Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1989 by Walter H. Annenberg, the Annenberg Foundation is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The foundation provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and globally. Their major program areas are education and youth development; arts and culture; civic, community and the environment; and health and human services. In addition, the Foundation operates a number of initiatives which expand and complement these program areas. The Foundation seeks to advance the public well-being through improved communication | Finance |
Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Bernstein Global Wealth Management Investment ManagersFinance Part of AllianceBernstein Holding LP, Bernstein Global Wealth Management provides financial advice to ultra high net worth investors. The American company's top tier investment research underpins the investment strategies they offer to their clients. With innovative research, modeling and investment solutions, Bernstein Global Wealth Management helps clients achieve what others think is impossible. | Finance |
Tenoneten Management, LLC
Tenoneten Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tenoneten Management LLC (Tenoneten Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by David Waxman and Gil Elbaz. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Slauson & Co. Management LLC
Slauson & Co. Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Slauson & Co. Management LLC (Slauson & Co) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Austin Clements and Ajay Relan. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
| Pi Digital Media Group | |
| Grid110 |
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