About Us

Our Name

The ‘Blue Hour’ is the liminal period before sunrise, when the day is still forming. It represents the transitional moment marked by reflection, intention, and possibility.

This reflects our conviction that some of the most important work happens before the outcome is fully visible, when trust is being built, ideas are being refined, and the foundation for what comes next is still taking shape.

A colorful sunset or sunrise with a gradient sky transitioning from dark blue at the top to orange near the horizon, over a dark landscape or ocean.
Close-up of a woman's face smiling, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a pink jacket with a black zipper, with long wavy hair and a nose piercing, against a black background.

Our Team

Nina Sharma, Co-Founder
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Milton Speid, Co-Founder
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Joel Bashevkin, Advisor

Funders & Partners

  • Stylized logo for Access Ventures

    Access Ventures

  • Red background with white text reading "McKnight Foundation".

  • Close-up of the name 'TILIA' in black capital letters on a white background.

  • Text reading 'CRAMER FAMILY FOUNDATION' on a plain background.

  • Stanford d.School logo

  • Catalyze Logo

  • Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Logo

  • Logo with the text 'NYC / EDC' and a blue slash.

Our work is supported by philanthropic funders and forward-thinking partners who are committed to expanding access to capital for emerging fund managers. We invite you to join us.