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OurMission

At Black Girl Ventures (BGV), we create access to capital, capacity, and community

for underrepresented women-identifying founders that enable business sustainability and create intergenerational wealth for a more equitable society.

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BGVConnect

BGV Connect is our community where you will find other women-identifying founders in all stages of business to connect with, share announcements and resources, and collaborate. You can join co-working Wednesdays, watch and join Webinars, and find support for any entrepreneur questions or needs you have.

✓ Weekly co-working
✓ Pitch practice
✓ Webinars 
✓ Shared resources

TheProblem

Studies reveal that individuals from underrepresented communities receive disproportionately low levels of venture capital, accounting for less than 1% of total funding. Our program is specifically tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by those who have historically been underserved and underfunded within the venture capital ecosystem.

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We have funded
500+ founders directly

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BGV Alumni
raise
2x
as much capital as other founders

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We are the largest ecosystem builder on the east coast.

OurPrograms

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BGV Pitch

You’re looking for capital, and we want to help. Our flagship program combines crowdfunding and pitching for a unique fundraising experience. This community-driven event is the largest of its kind for underrepresented women-identifying founders.

We want to help you build your ecosystem. Our fellowship program is for underrepresented founders who are looking to become leaders in their ecosystem. 

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Emerging Leaders
Fellowship

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HBCU students, we have a program tailored for you: a 6-week accelerator designed for current students aged 18-24 that teaches you all facets of building your business.

Pull up and shoot your shot with a 60-second pitch for capital. This pitch event is a fast-paced way to gain capital on the spot.

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Pull Up & Pitch

ImpactSnapshot

2022

BGV Pitch

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Aisha McCain

Aisha McCain, founder of Casual Recovery Enterprises, participated in our 2022 BGV Pitch Competition where she became the all-time highest earning participant in BGV history. Since pitching with BGV, Casual Recovery Enterprises has received a total of 4 patents for their products and gone on to win the Medical Pitch Competition.

Pull UP & Pitch

2023

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Crystal Lugo

Crystal Lugo, founder of GloveScaler, made a significant impact by placing first in our 2023 Pull Up & Pitch Competition at Something in the Water. Her victory not only garnered widespread media attention in the Virginia Beach area, but also propelled her to a major triumph on Shark Tank, further elevating her and GloveScaler's success.

Emerging Leaders Fellowship

2023

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Paulana Lamonier

Paulana Lamonier, founder of Black People Will Swim, was a member of our 2023 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Cohort. Black People WiIl Swim is a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. Since ELF, Paulana has gone on to win a $50k

In the Press

Upcoming Events

UpcomingEvents

  • BGV LA Pitch Competition
    Thu, Dec 05
    Fox Foundation
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fox Foundation, 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fox Foundation, 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    BGV is headed back on the road to Chicago with the BGV Pitch Season.
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