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Investors
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
Mountain View, Californiastartup.google.com
Overview
Established by Google in 2020, the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is a global initiative that provides non-dilutive (equity-free) cash awards to Black-led startups to help them grow their businesses. The program aims to address the racial funding gap in the tech ecosystem. In addition to capital, recipients receive hands-on support through Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support. The fund operates in various regions, including the United States, Europe, Africa, and Brazil. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded over $40 million globally.
Portfolio Companies
37
Website
startup.google.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventnoire | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| EzyAgric | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Untapped Solutions | Jul 2023 | Grant | Lead |
| Stemuli | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Limitless Minds | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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