BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION

BLACK GIRL VENTURES FOUNDATION OurMissionAt BGV, we create access to capital, capacity, and community for under-resourced entrepreneurs that enable business sustainability and create intergenerational wealth for a more equitable society.LEARN MORE > BGVConnectBGV Connect is our community where you will find other women-identifying founders in all stages of business to connect with, share announcements and resources, and collaborate. You can join co-working Wednesdays, watch and join Webinars, and find support for any entrepreneur questions or needs you have.✓ Weekly co-working ✓ Pitch practice ✓ Webinars ✓ Shared resourcesJOIN NOW > TheProblemStudies reveal that individuals from under-resourced communities receive disproportionately low levels of venture capital, accounting for less than 1% of total funding. Our program is specifically tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by those who have historically been underserved and underfunded within the venture capital ecosystem.We have funded 500+ founders directlyBGV Alumni raise 2x as much capital as other foundersWe are the largest ecosystem builder on the east coast.OurProgramsBGV PitchLearn more You’re looking for capital, and we want to help. Our flagship program combines crowdfunding and pitching for a unique fundraising experience. This community-driven event is the largest of its kind for underrepresented women-identifying founders.We want to help you build your ecosystem. Our fellowship program is for underrepresented founders who are looking to become leaders in their ecosystem. Emerging Leaders FellowshipLearn more BGV NextGenLearn more HBCU students, we have a program tailored for you: a 6-week accelerator designed for current students aged 18-24 that teaches you all facets of building your business.Pull up and shoot your shot with a 60-second pitch for capital. This pitch event is a fast-paced way to gain capital on the spot.Pull Up & PitchLearn more ImpactSnapshot2022BGV PitchAisha McCainAisha McCain, founder of Casual Recovery Enterprises, participated in our 2022 BGV Pitch Competition where she became the all-time highest earning participant in BGV history. Since pitching with BGV, Casual Recovery Enterprises has received a total of 4 patents for their products and gone on to win the Medical Pitch Competition.Pull UP & Pitch2023Crystal LugoCrystal Lugo, founder of GloveScaler, made a significant impact by placing first in our 2023 Pull Up & Pitch Competition at Something in the Water. Her victory not only garnered widespread media attention in the Virginia Beach area, but also propelled her to a major triumph on Shark Tank, further elevating her and GloveScaler's success.Emerging Leaders Fellowship2023Paulana LamonierPaulana Lamonier, founder of Black People Will Swim, was a member of our 2023 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Cohort. Black People WiIl Swim is a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. Since ELF, Paulana has gone on to win a $50kIn the PressFive organizations promoting youth entrepreneurship In its mission to provide access to BGV has funded hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the nation, helping transform dreams into realities. READ > As DE&I efforts stall, Pinterest expands Inclusion Fund for underrepresented creators However, the platform maintains other inclusivity initiatives, including an investment of $1 million to support BGV, an organization aimed at underrepresented woman-identifying founders, and another grant program with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.READ > Crown Royal and FORVR Mood Co-Founder, Jackie Aina, Partner to Release Limited-Edition CandleCrown Royal's partnership with FORVR Mood and Jackie Aina is rooted in the support of BGV. To further their efforts, Crown Royal will be donating $50,000 to BGV from the Crown Royal Generosity Fund*, where half of the donation will support the BGV Pitch ProgramREAD > Here are all the D.C.-area nonprofits that received donations from MacKenzie ScottBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has handed out another massive round of charitable donations.READ > Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events COMING SOONFollow us on eventbrite for notifications! STAY CONNECTED