July 1, 2025
Pharrell Williams’s non-profit initiative has announced the startup founders selected as 2025 Black Ambition Prize Semifinalists. These entrepreneurs are building impactful, high-growth ventures in AI, healthcare, […]
June 30, 2025
A group of West Michigan Black-led economic development organizations has received a $300,000 state grant to keep serving Black businesses in the area. Established during the […]
May 21, 2025
South Loop Ventures, a Houston-based venture firm, has secured $21 million for its Fund I to support diverse founders and emerging startups. Rice Management Company and […]
April 25, 2025
Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition launches Fundable Founders Learning Lab to fuel the growth of entrepreneurs across Florida. Backed by a $1 million investment from an anonymous […]
April 8, 2025
The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) has announced a transformative $2 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This significant investment strengthens the […]
February 21, 2025
Stacy Brown-Philpot, the former CEO of TaskRabbit, has raised $172M for Cherryrock Capital, a venture capital fund supporting diverse founders. The fund attracted an exceptional lineup […]
December 16, 2024
Arlan Hamilton, the founder of Backstage Capital, has announced her decision to step down from the company and take on an advisory role. “After 12 years […]
May 27, 2024
Harlem Capital, a Black-led venture capital firm, is raising a $150 million fund, according to documents filed with the SEC. Founded in 2015 by Henri Pierre-Jacques […]
May 21, 2024
Seven venture capital organizations focused on diversifying the tech ecosystem have joined forces to form the Diversity Data Alliance. The alliance, comprising Diversity VC, All Raise, […]
May 15, 2024
Over the past year, there has been endless interest in and discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation will only increase as tools evolve and more […]
May 7, 2024
American actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae has launched Ensemble, a new company that connects brands with diverse creators. Ensemble brings world-class production and distribution infrastructure […]
April 25, 2024
Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila has disbursed over $1 million to over 100 Black and Latinx small business owners. The premium Tequila brand was co-founded in […]