Black Founders Fund
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: United States provides cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black-led startups in the U.S. build and grow their businesses.
Applications are now closed
About the program
About the program
Established in 2020, the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund helps Black-led startups in Africa, Brazil, Europe, and the United States secure funding, strengthen communities, and create generational change.
In addition to equity-free cash awards, Black Founders Fund recipients receive ongoing Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support to help them navigate every stage of their startup journey.
Key benefits
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Access to capital
Up to $150,000 in equity-free cash will be awarded to each startup.
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Google Cloud credits and support
Receive Google Cloud credits and dedicated support via the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
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Founder network
Connect and get support from fellow founders as part of the Google for Startups alumni network.
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Custom mentorship
Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
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Leadership training
Become a more effective leader through research-based strategies and expert coaching.
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Mental health & wellbeing
Being a founder is tough. Receive therapy that can help you perform at your best.
Entry criteria
Entry criteria
- Companies with at least one Black founder in their founding team
- Between pre-seed and Series A
- Seeking to raise an institutional round of funding to develop their next stage of growth
- Building a tech-driven scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
Meet the latest cohort
Some of our alumni