Why we do what we do
We believe that economic equity is not just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic investment in our shared future. We are a private nonprofit operating foundation dedicated to accelerating the growth of Black-owned businesses through direct grant funding, capacity-building support, and ecosystem partnerships.
Black entrepreneurs are driving innovation, creating jobs, and revitalizing communities—yet they remain dramatically underfunded. Despite representing a significant share of the population, Black-owned businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital and face persistent barriers to traditional financing. We exist to change that.
Our grants are designed to unlock the full potential of Black enterprise by providing catalytic capital that fuels business growth, fosters generational wealth, and strengthens local economies.
Across continents and generations, Black communities have cultivated resilience, ingenuity, and an enduring spirit of enterprise. Our work is rooted in the belief that economic empowerment is a shared inheritance—one that transcends borders and binds us through a common pursuit of self-determination. By investing in Black-owned businesses, we are not only fueling local prosperity but also strengthening a global network of creators, builders, and visionaries whose success uplifts entire communities. From Accra to Atlanta, Kingston to Kinshasa, we see entrepreneurship as a powerful tool for reclaiming agency, rewriting narratives, and forging a future defined by collaboration, ownership, and economic sovereignty.
Our Mission
We exist to catalyze the growth of Black-owned businesses by providing strategic grant funding, operational support, and ecosystem partnerships that unlock generational wealth, drive local and global economic development, and advance equity across the African diaspora. Through entrepreneurship, we empower communities to reclaim agency, build resilient economies, and shape a future defined by ownership, innovation, and self-determination.
Our Vision
We envision a world where Black entrepreneurs thrive without systemic barriers, where capital flows equitably across borders, and where the economic power of the global Black community fuels prosperity from Harlem to Harare. By investing in Black enterprise, we aim to transform underserved markets into engines of inclusive growth, unify communities through shared economic purpose, and build a legacy of wealth that transcends generations and geographies.