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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is sponsored by Google for Startups (in partnership with Goodie Nation). This fund provides non-dilutive capital and extensive support to Black-led startups, including those using AI. It aims to address the funding gap experienced by Black founders and offers network connections, high-value content, and marketing opportunities.
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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund - Goodie Nation Google For Startups Partners with Goodie Nation again for the fifth round of the Black Founders Fund. Google For Startups Partners with Goodie Nation again for the fifth round of the Black Founders Fund. A MOVEMENT TO COMBINE SOCIAL CAPITAL WITH FINANCIAL CAPITAL FOR BLACK-LED TECH STARTUPS.
Started in 2020, Google For Startups has partnered with Goodie Nation to distribute $25 million in non-dilutive financial capital to 200+ of the most promising Black-led startups from across the U.S. through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund .
In addition to non-dilutive capital, recipients of the fund receive wrap-around support from both Goodie Nation and Google For Startups in the form of network connections, high-value content, Google Ad/Cloud credits, and marketing opportunities to help them advance their companies.
These include accountability group sessions, warm introductions to corporate innovators and investors, as well as group therapy, accountability partners, 1:1 connections to advisors based on their individual needs, and professional development sessions. Similarly, founders gain access to Google workshops on topics ranging from Sales and Marketing to Ads and People Operations.
Both Goodie Nation and Google For Startups leverage our marketing channels to tell founders’ stories and provide a platform from which they can amplify their businesses. The recipients were selected from Google for Startups’ programs like Founders Academy and Black Founders Exchange, as well as through nominations by Google for Startups partners across the U. S and public applications.
Combining non-dilutive financial capital with social capital has the potential to change the trajectory of Black entrepreneurship in this country. This is what it means to be Intentionally Good . This is tech done right .
BLACK FOUNDERS FUND V (2024) AWARD RECIPIENTS Black startup founders are far less likely to be connected to key influencers in tech: those from VC firms, top tech companies, top colleges/universities, etc. This leads to a lower likelihood of receiving venture capital, higher risk of stress, stalled professional development, and lack of access to talent.
Here’s How You Can Help Them Today: One Good Intro Scroll down the list of founders below to find the founder(s) you’d like to connect to a capital provider or company as a user/customer/partner. Click on their card for more information, and then click on the “Warm Intro Link” to start the process of getting in contact with them. Note: Please no service providers.
You can register here as an expert. BLACK FOUNDERS FUND IV (2023) AWARD RECIPIENTS Black startup founders are far less likely to be connected to key influencers in tech: those from VC firms, top tech companies, top colleges/universities, etc. This leads to a lower likelihood of receiving venture capital, higher risk of stress, stalled professional development, and lack of access to talent.
Here’s How You Can Help Them Today: One Good Intro Scroll down the list of founders below to find the founder(s) you’d like to connect to a capital provider or company as a user/customer/partner. Click on their card for more information, and then click on the “Warm Intro Link” to start the process of getting in contact with them. Note: Please no service providers.
You can register here as an expert. BLACK FOUNDERS FUND III (2022) AWARD RECIPIENTS BLACK FOUNDERS FUND II (2021) AWARD RECIPIENTS BLACK FOUNDERS FUND I (2020) AWARD RECIPIENTS +Become an Intentionally Good Expert: Provide strategic advice, warm intros, and other opportunities to succeed for the founders on a monthly basis. Apply here .
+Encourage Promising Founders to Apply: We’re always looking to support the next generation of promising diverse founders and social entrepreneurs. They can apply here on our website . +Support Goodie Nation: Contribute to our fundraising campaign here .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black-led tech startups in early or growth phase with a technology-based product or service demonstrating potential to scale. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows non-dilutive capital (specific amounts vary, historically $100K to $150K). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is funded by Google for Startups (in partnership with Goodie Nation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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