Jarrid Tingle and Henri Pierre-Jacques – Harlem Capital (Manager Meetings, EP.24)

Decision-Making

Harlem Capital's investment decision-making process is a blend of conviction and consensus. Henri Pierre-Jacques explains their voting system, where a lead partner must rate a deal between eight to ten for it to proceed to committee. This ensures a balance between personal conviction and team consensus. He notes, "We want a balance of conviction and consensus. But of the 28 deals, we didn't fund one. I think two of them, maybe three, Jerry and I were both positives."

We want a balance of conviction and consensus. But of the 28 deals, we didn't fund one. I think two of them, maybe three, Jerry and I were both positives.

--- Henri Pierre-Jacques

Jarrid Tingle adds that their success has led to a competitive edge in the market, allowing them to close deals quickly and efficiently 1.

   

Team Structure

The team structure at Harlem Capital is a testament to their commitment to diversity and internal growth. Jarrid Tingle highlights the importance of camaraderie and mission alignment among the partners, which includes Henri Pierre-Jacques and Bran. Their team, largely sourced from their intern program, is diverse and capable, with members excelling in various roles from sourcing to business development. Tingle shares, "All of our investment team has came from our intern program. So having that ability to take this huge filter for talent, work with them for three to six months and then hire them means that we know these people tremendously well."

All of our investment team has came from our intern program. So having that ability to take this huge filter for talent, work with them for three to six months and then hire them means that we know these people tremendously well.

--- Jarrid Tingle

Their authentic approach to building partnerships resonates with founders and investors alike, as they leverage their lived experiences to forge strong connections 2.