Pitching with BGV puts you and your business in the right place at the right time and in front of the right people. Kendra Woolridge pitched with BGV in 2020. While pitching, she received an anonymous donation of $100k, which put $70k in her pocket. Since then, her company Janet & Jo has won multiple pitch competitions, become one of the top 5 non-toxic nail care companies in the wedding industry, and has worked with Disney. You can find Janet & Jo in multiple salons across the country. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
Black Girl Ventures
Civic and Social Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia 34,659 followers
Black Girl Ventures is an ecosystem of Black/Brown women creating access to social and financial capital together.
About us
Black Girl Ventures is dedicated to creating access to capital for Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. Our initiatives include crowdfunded pitch competitions, 1:1 funding assessments, consultations and introductions to help entrepreneurs gain access to social and financial capital.
- Website
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http://www.blackgirlventures.org
External link for Black Girl Ventures
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Funding, Diversity & inclusion, Cultural translation, Investing in Black/Brown women, Community building, and Women's empowerment
Locations
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Primary
8647 Richmond Highway #649
STE 649
Alexandria, Virginia 22309, US
Employees at Black Girl Ventures
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Kristina F.
Executive Director, JFFLabs at Jobs for the Future | Partner, The Marathon Fund | Game Changer
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Selvi Clark
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Tiffany A.
Creator of power stories, words and brands. Who are you if your story is not powerful?
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Omi Bell
CEO @ Black Girl Ventures | Author | Investor | Aspen Ideas Fellow| Rising Tide Africa Member | International Women's Forum DC Member
Updates
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Black business owners, Famous Amos Ingredients For Success honors the legacy of their founder Wally Amos by selecting 3 founders to present with capital awards and resources. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/e4KXRy6p for a chance at $50k awards, resources for growth, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Apply before August 4th. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
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With the record-breaking Olympic games going full speed, we can't help but think about the sport of being an entrepreneur. Being an underrepresented woman entrepreneur is like being in a boxing match, we are ducking and dodging and fighting for funding, visibility, and inclusion. What Ignites You? What fuels your fight? What keeps you going? Tag a woman entrepreneur who is going hard in the ring. #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
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Building a sustainable business goes beyond a great product. It requires smart financial management, but navigating complexities can be overwhelming. This article explores 5 tools that revolutionize budgeting, cash flow, and planning. From budgeting solutions to expense tracking, these tools empower you, the business owner or financial manager, to make informed decisions and ensure every step contributes to long-term success. They put you in control of your financial future. #financialtools #smallbusiness
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Navigating the path to securing a small business grant can often seem like journeying through a maze full of twists, turns, and occasional dead ends. Yet, the allure of non-repayable funds makes learning how to get a small business grant a crucial endeavor for entrepreneurs, especially those just starting their journey or looking to grow. Small business grants offer a lifeline, enabling dreams to flourish without the burden of debt. While competitive and rigorous, this pathway opens up a world of possibilities for funding, innovation, and expansion. In this comprehensive handbook, you'll be guided through the key steps to identify, apply for, and secure grants for your business. #smallbusinessgrants
How to Get a Small Business Grant: Your Complete Handbook |Black Girl Ventures
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Our families are usually the first ones to support our business ventures. As a mother, to see your daughter make it, now that is a different type of pride. Happy National Black Family Month to the families you were born in and the ones you created. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurs, we all chase the dream. We see a gap in the market, an opportunity to disrupt, and problems begging for a solution. We build empires in our minds, envision logos on billboards, and hear the roar of a satisfied customer base. But somewhere between the initial spark and the champagne toast, the fire can flicker. The endless to-do lists, the market fluctuations, the constant second-guessing—they erode the very fuel that propelled us forward: our why. If you feel you have lost your spark, then this article will show you how to reignite your entrepreneurial passion. #passion #entrepreneurial
Lost Your Spark? How to Reignite Your Entrepreneurial Passion |Black Girl Ventures
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Did you vote for your favorite Chicago pitch yet? Voting ends tonight, July 18th at 11:59 pm EST. Head to Raisify.co, watch a recording of the pitches, and vote with your dollars for your favorites (you can vote for more than one). Who are you voting for? #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
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Are you a Maryland-based food, farm, or beverage business? Then Cureate Course has an opportunity you should apply to. They are granting $5k to one business like yours after completing a fall cohort. For more information and to apply go to https://lnkd.in/eXV6y73N #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship
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You're not responsible for how the world sees your journey. All you're responsible for knowing is What Ignites You? Did you see that our CEO, Omi Bell, was the torchbearer for the 2024 Gotham FC Torch Lighting Ceremony? Tell us what ignites or inspires you with your business. Your response might help someone else figure out what their story is. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship