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De'Havia
Stewart

Co-Founder & Principal, 1248 Angels

De'Havia's Special Set of Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Financial Modeling
  • Forecasting
  • Fundraising
  • Investor sourcing
  • Technology

De'Havia's Rise

De’Havia Stewart is an early-stage investor and operator focused on identifying high-growth companies and helping them scale with intention. As Chief Investment Officer across two investment platforms, she leads capital deployment from $150K pre-seed checks to $1–5M investments in Series A+ companies. She began her career in Accenture’s Strategy practice before moving into venture capital, where she helped deploy over $125M at SoftBank Opportunity Fund. She later worked alongside Serena Williams at Serena Ventures, supporting a $111M fund and contributing across sourcing, diligence, and portfolio growth.

Professional Superpower

De’Havia has a sharp eye for breakout potential and the operational insight to help founders get there. She has backed unicorn companies like Notion, Brex, Cityblock Health, QuickNode, and Eight Sleep, while also supporting emerging startups and culturally influential projects led by figures like Snoop Dogg and Alicia Keys. Beyond investing, she actively helps founders scale, supporting portfolio companies in raising $20M+ through strategic introductions and fundraising guidance.

Personal Superpower

De’Havia is deeply committed to access and impact. She has mentored over 200 founders through organizations like Google for Startups, Microsoft for Startups, Techstars, and Endeavor, bringing both tactical insight and genuine support to early builders. Her leadership is grounded in community, curiosity, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere.

What Drives De'Havia

 De’Havia is driven by the opportunity to reshape who gets funded and who gets to build at scale. She is focused on backing the next generation of category-defining companies while creating more pathways for underrepresented founders to succeed. Her mission is to combine capital, access, and conviction to unlock long-term growth and meaningful impact. 

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One-on-one mentorship sessions

Unlock an exclusive, one-on-one appointment with De'Havia. During your video session, De'Havia will be on the line to offer personalized advice, support and guidance designed to help power your business forward. Consider this your phone a friend (with major bonus points).

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  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Rate: $150

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