The result could very well set a lasting precedent for how the entire startup ecosystem evolves. Dominic-Madori Davis 11 hours The first official piece of policy around diversity efforts in […]
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Back to news homeThe US could learn a lot from how the UK is crafting DEI policy for venture capital
The U.K.’s Treasury Select Committee last month released a report on the diversity — or lack thereof — of the nation’s venture ecosystem. Black founders there receive less than 0.4% […]
VC Office Hours: Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant starts a new chapter
Kimberly Bryant has had quite a few ups and down during her journey as an entrepreneur, especially over the past year. Known for founding Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization […]
VC Office Hours: Fabrice do Rego on building one of the few Black-led funds in the EU
Before he became one of the few Black fund managers in the EU, Fabrice do Rego had quite a long career in finance. He started off with Lehman Brothers, before […]
What’s it like being a Black founder in France?
In France, Shaila Sahai says pitching investors usually goes like this. She is a woman, Black and a CEO, and when she walks into a meeting with investors, armed with […]
There’s a growing desire in the UK for more Black specialty venture funds
Between 2009 and 2019 in the U.K., just 30 Black people received VC funding, equating to less than 0.4% of all funds allocated to founders. Though the latest figures haven’t […]
What happens to the smaller VC firms in a more conservative market?
Smaller venture funds are finding a way to manage in the midst of a conservative market. As with all bear markets, the appetite for risk drops, and although emerging fund […]
Mistral AI’s mega fundraise is a red flag for many concerned about inclusivity
Often, when people ask me how the venture and startup market is doing, I have to take a moment. The easy answer is that we’re seeing a downturn. The correct […]
Venture firm Black Seed raises £5M inaugural fund to invest in Black founders
British early-stage venture firm Black Seed has raised £5 million ($6.2 million) as part of its inaugural fund to solely support Black founders in the country. The round was led […]
Deal Dive: Finally, a startup building a network for those who could benefit the most
The tech industry has tried hard to address its diversity problem, but hiring talent from different backgrounds is only the first “challenge.” A bigger one is retaining them. Porter Braswell […]