Unfunded Gems
The deals we all admired, but didn't make.
The deals we all admired, but didn't make.
It's one question, one reply—that’s it. A quarterly poll sent only to top-caliber investors that identifies the most promising but overlooked companies. Submissions are anonymous, aggregated, and results are only shared with participants. We ask one simple question: “What’s the one company you liked most, but didn’t invest in?”
Unfunded Gems takes its cue from Franklin Leonard’s The Black List, a Hollywood institution that surveys industry insiders to identify the best unproduced screenplays. Just as the Black List shines a light on overlooked creative talent, Unfunded Gems highlights promising startups that didn’t secure funding.
Unfunded Gems is not open to everyone. We hand-select a small group of high-caliber investors widely recognized for their sharp instincts and deep market knowledge. Participation is by invitation only to ensure results are high-quality.