In this month’s community spotlight, BLCK VC’s COO Naima Warsame sat down with Kwesi Quaye, partner at Fairview Capital. The two shared a great conversation on Kwesi’s journey into Venture Capital, trends he’s observing in the market, and his advice for aspiring VCs. Naima Warsame: What is your origin story…

The Fund Forward initiative, launched by BLCK VC and proudly sponsored by Google Ventures (GV), is dedicated to addressing the racial funding gap in the venture capital industry. We aim to mobilize $1 billion in limited partner and operating capital to empower Black fund managers by 2030. Why Fund Forward Matters The racial funding…

Apply for Cohort 2 We’re excited to announce the launch of BLCK VC’s Mentorship Network program, Cohort 2. The BLCK VC Mentorship Network program is about more than just building connections and gaining knowledge in venture capital. It’s about empowering the next generation of Black investors to reach their full…

In 2021, in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank, BLCK VC launched our first State of Black Venture Survey to take a look at the landscape for Black investors. What we found was confirmation of the general assumptions we already had: Venture Capital is majority white and male. Black venture investors…

BLCK VC is thrilled to announce the Black Venture Institute (BVI) Cohort IV. These sixty-one new Fellows bring the overall BVI Community to over 220 Black check writers! The Black Venture Institute has been and will continue to be an engine for change. Cohort IV adds velocity to what began…

Venture Capital Counts More Black Check Writers Than Ever Before However, representation continues to lag and multiple systemic barriers remain The world is changing. Venture capital is struggling to keep up. The best venture capital investors anticipate emerging trends, seize opportunities in untapped markets, and invest in the people who…

Today we are thrilled to announce our newest program: the BLCK VC Mentorship Network! The BLCK VC Mentorship Network aims to support Black investors through group mentorship as they advance through their careers. According to a case study at Sun Microsystems detailed in an article by Forbes, “Employees who participated…

BLCK VC is excited to graduate our next of our Breaking into Venture (BiV) program with 12 incredible new Fellows! This cohort is composed of 12 early career professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, management consulting, and tech. Our 12 fellows participated in a curriculum that included market mapping, due…

A year ago, BLCK VC, in partnership with Operator Collective and Salesforce Venture, launched a new institute — a new organization that aims to foster more equity and opportunity in the venture capital industry through education and access. We were inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests to reflect on…