Search results for: Black entrepreneur

The Black Tax: racial discrimination is a costly business

Author Shawn Rochester calls for a paradigm shift to end racial discrimination in the US

Mastercard launches Strive Learning Network to support diverse entrepreneurs

The network comprises individuals and organisations that want to support small businesses, especially those led by BAME and female entrepreneurs

Investment services launch app for Black and multi-ethnic investors

The app will provide financial education for Black and multi-ethnic investors in the UK

Applications open for scholarship for future Black leaders

The scholarship will support one Black or African-American student wanting to become a future leader

Do it Now Now’s Bayo Adelaja on Black tech founders and beating the ‘boys’ club’ culture

With Black entrepreneurs facing significant barriers to funding, Do it Now Now hopes to change the narrative in tech through better introductions and growth support

The BBBAwards celebrates the best Black talent in British business

16 winners announced at the 2021 Black British Business Awards, including the founders of First Response Group.

New report reveals “trust gap” between Black business community and banks

Respondents cited poor treatment and lack of understanding of lived experiences as reasons why they didn’t deal with banks for funding

10 informative and inspirational books to read this Black History Month

Take your pick from this selection of fiction and non-fiction books encompassing Black experiences across Britain, Europe and the US

New platform Txeya offers diverse entrepreneurs more inclusive funding options

A new fintech platform will offer better funding and scale-up options to diverse-led businesses

Barclays launches dedicated start-up accelerator for Black founders

New Black Founder Accelerator is an immersive 12-week programme for 40 Black founder-led tech businesses