SheaMoisture has teamed up with Angela Yee for the creation of a grant program for Black entrepreneurs using their businesses to drive community impact.
Through the initiative, Techstars and JP Morgan aim to allocate over $80 million in funding to over 37 accelerators supporting diverse founders by 2025.
Basketball star Kevin Durant’s venture capital firm has invested in the Premier Lacrosse League.
The Black-led startup Goodr—which has a mission rooted in eradicating hunger and food waste—has raised $8 million in funding.
Brooklyn-bred mogul Jay-Z has invested in a Black-led finance app.
Issa Rae has joined an initiative designed to amplify Black-owned businesses.
Mogul Jay-Z and NBA star Chris Paul recently invested in a Black-owned vegan food brand.
Serena Williams has invested in the Black woman-founded healthcare startup HUED.
Mastercard announced it would make a multi-million dollar investment in the Fearless Fund.
The Black-owned beauty brand Mielle Organics recently secured a $100 million investment.
The Black-led VC firm Harlem Capital has raised $134 million to invest in diverse entrepreneurs.
The VC firm Harlem Capital has received a $10 million investment from Apple to support diverse entrepreneurs.
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