Black Founders Fund
The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund provided cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
About the initiative
About the initiative
Established in 2020, the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund awarded more than $40 million to help Black-led startups secure funding, strengthen communities, and create generational change.
In addition to equity-free cash awards, Black Founders Fund recipients received ongoing Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support to help them navigate every stage of their startup journey.
Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey, and you're always looking for support and guidance. When I saw that Google for Startups created a program specifically for Black founders, it really hit home how valuable it is to connect with people who understand your struggles. It was a game-changer for me!
Some of our Alumni
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Bruno Mendes Da Silva
Heex
Heex Technologies accelerates AI development by enabling engineering teams to get the most value out of their data.
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Josephine Philips
Sojo
Sojo is a sustainable fashion tech startup centralising & modernising the clothing repair and tailoring industry.
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Steven Oji
Hyfindr
Hyfindr is the rapidly growing digital B2B marketplace for reliable products and services in the hydrogen economy.
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Tebogo Mokwena
Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital is a Fintech that provides alternative credit scoring to lenders and also enables small businesses to access better financing from lenders.
