Business classification
VCID: 17604926
Profile
Corporate information
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Registration country
Investment activity status
Active investor
Company type
Fund which provides cash awards, without giving up equity in return, and hands-on support to help Black entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.Fund terms
Overview
Established in 2020, the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund has awarded more than $30 million to help 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.
Funding
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Investments
Selected investments
| Company | Country | Date | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Moniepoint MFB Ltd Provider of an all-in-one payments, banking and operations platform for businesses and their customers. |
Nigeria | 29 Oct 2024 | Series C Initial investment. Round participant. Active |