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Black-Owned Beauty Brand Hits Historic VC Milestone

The Black-owned beauty brand Mielle Organics recently secured a $100 million investment.

by Brandee Sanders

04.11.21

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Venture Capital Firm Harlem Capital Raises $134 Million

The Black-led VC firm Harlem Capital has raised $134 million to invest in diverse entrepreneurs.

by Brandee Sanders

04.03.21

Killer Mike’s Banking Platform Secures $40M In Funding

Killer Mike and Ryan Glover’s digital banking platform Greenwood has secured $40 million in funding.

by Brandee Sanders

03.27.21

$100 Million Fund To Support Black-Owned Businesses

One of the nation’s leading diverse-led, woman-owned investment firms has raised $100 million to provide loans for Black and brown-owned…

by NewsOne Staff

03.13.21

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Digital Platform Celebrating Black Innovators Raises $450K

A Black-owned digital platform designed to educate and empower innovators has received a major boost in venture capital funding.

by NewsOne Staff

02.22.21

Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Serena Williams is donating proceeds from her jewelry line to support Black small-business owners.

by NewsOne Staff

02.14.21

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Harlem Capital Receives $10M Investment From Apple

The VC firm Harlem Capital has received a $10 million investment from Apple to support diverse entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

01.24.21

NBA's Bucks Unveil Initiative To Support Black Entrepreneurs

The Milwaukee Bucks recently unveiled an initiative designed to support Black business owners.

by NewsOne Staff

01.18.21

Diddy Invests In Black-Owned Beauty Brands' Platform

Diddy has invested in a platform designed to highlight beauty brands created by Black and brown founders.

by NewsOne Staff

01.18.21

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Walker’s Legacy Launches Scholarship For Howard University Students

Walker’s Legacy has created a scholarship fund for aspiring entrepreneurs at Howard University.

by NewsOne Staff

01.17.21

Rihanna And H.E.R. Invest In Black Woman-Owned Business

Rihanna and H.E.R. invested in the Black woman owned-brand Partake Foods.

by NewsOne Staff

01.10.21

Atlanta Hawks Ink Historic Deal With Black-Owned Banks

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is the first professional sports team to ink an exclusive financing deal with Black-owned banks.

by NewsOne Staff

12.21.20

This Nonprofit Is An Ode To Black Entrepreneurship

Buy from a Black Woman is a nonprofit centered on celebrating Black women entrepreneurship.

by Brandee Sanders

11.09.20

TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 3

Diddy, LL Cool J Invest In Tech Startup

A Black-led tech startup has received investments from Diddy and LL Cool J.

by NewsOne Staff

11.01.20

AFI FEST 2019 - Opening Night Gala - Premiere Of Universal Pictures' 'Queen And Slim'

2 Chainz Launches Fund For HBCU Student Entrepreneurs

Rapper 2 Chainz has launched a fund to support HBCU student entrepreneurs.

by NewsOne Staff

10.25.20

Google Donates $2M To Black-Owned Atlanta Tech Companies

Google is donating $2.35 million to Black-owned tech companies in Atlanta.

by NewsOne Staff

10.19.20

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New Gabrielle Union Initiative Helps Black-Owned Businesses

Gabrielle Union has launched a new initiative designed to support Black-owned businesses.

by NewsOne Staff

09.26.20

The American Express Experience At NBA All-Star 2020 - Day 2

Shaq, American Express Launch Black-Owned Business Program

Shaq has teamed up with American Express for the creation of a program that will provide small Black-owned businesses with…

by NewsOne Staff

09.19.20

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Beyoncé Donates $1M To Support Black Entrepreneurs

Beyoncé is donating an additional $1 million to support small Black-owned businesses.

by NewsOne Staff

09.06.20

Magic Johnson Secures $325M For Minority-Owned Businesses

Magic Johnson, Carver Federal Savings Bank and MBE Partners have secured $325M to support minority and women-owned businesses impacted by…

by NewsOne Staff

08.31.20