Less than 1% of startup capital goes to founders of color.
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Less than 1% of startup capital goes to founders of color.
Since 2019, we've personally invested in six startups.
Why Diverse Tech Founders?
Why Diverse Tech Founders?
Thesis:
Less than 1% of startup capital goes to founders of color. We believe we can change this by leveraging the one thing older than capital: people (like you and me).
We study diverse tech founders and introduce them to aspiring angels investors who sometimes provide introductions to help startups directly.
Personally, we have already invested in PopCom, Fleeting, Freeman Capital, JustMyCities, Inc., Melanoid Exchange and Sienna Sauce.
If you are a diverse tech founder Apply below.
Explore Startups That Support You
- #1 Freeman Capital - Is a Charlotte-based Fin Tech company leveraging analytics to got beyond budget-building, to putting your money to work, in an effort to increase your net worth.
You can sign up for the Freeman Capital's newsletter for free by clicking here.
- #2 Melanoid Exchange - If you need an e-commerce store to get in front of customers fast but need a little marketing help, consider Melanoid Exchange.
Sign up to become a vendor on Melanoid Exchange by clicking here.
- #3 Sienna Sauce - Your favorite sauce has been endorsed by celebrities and chefs alike.
Click here to try all three flavors: Spicy, Lemon Pepper and Tangy.
Resources for Black Women by Black women
Black Girl Bosses
#1: Black Girl Bosses - If you need help with your money, marketing and sales efforts, the Ultimate Black Girl Boss Bundle was created just for you.
You can grab the full Black Girl Bosses Bundle, which includes countless templates, videos and .pdfs to get you started all for one price. We haven't purchased this course yet, but we will soon!
Startup Discovery School
#2: Startup Discovery School - an online programme delivered by founders, mentors and investors aimed at enabling first-time founders from all backgrounds to scale their businesses.
Listen to co-founder Mandy Nyarko here.
Apply to the Startup Discovery School here.
Get Sh!t Done
#3: Get Sh!t Done - A Youtube series focused on showing female entrepreneurs how to grow their companies by learning from other badass babes who have already done it.
Listen to founder Alex Batdorf here.
Apply to the Get Sh!t Done accelerator here.
Founder Articles
#1 Abbey Wemimo, Esusu
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
5 Startup Tips I Learned Hosting My First App Launch Party For ESUSU
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
6 Things I Learned Hosting My Second App Launch Party, for The Blast App
#3 Alex Henry, JIFF
#2 Jhamar Youngblood, The Blast App
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
I Learned Oodles From JIFF’s Startup Showcase
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
5 Things I Learned Hosting a Startup Showcase for Freeman Capital
Meeting Founders
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
Are You Funding Black Founders?
7 Ways to Meet a Diverse Tech Startup Founder
Are You Funding Black Founders?
#4 Calvin Williams, Jr., Freeman Capital
Are You Funding Black Founders?
It's a question I ask myself often
Other Helpful Resources
Additional Information
If you need additional resources to expand your business, check out the additional resources below:
#1: Kabbage - Kabbage can help you apply for critical access to relief funds through the SBA.
#2: Invoice Ninja - Invoice clients, track work-time, get paid online.
#3 SEM Rush - All-in-one Marketing Toolkit
for digital marketing professionals