BLCK VC

📍 Palo Alto, United States🗓 Founded 2017👥 90 employees💰 Last funded Mar 2023
Venture capital is more than funding—it’s a catalyst for economic opportunity. At BLCK VC, we equip Black investors with the expertise, networks, and capital they need to lead the next wave of innovation. By broadening who gets to participate in VC, we unlock new pathways to prosperity, cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, and fortify communities nationwide. BLCK VC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips Black investors with the access, education, and community they need to accelerate their careers in venture capital. Venture firms in the United States invest over $130 billion annually, however, Black investors have systematically been excluded from mobilizing this capital. Today, only 3% of venture capital investors are Black; additionally, only 2% of partners–individuals that make investment decisions–at venture firms are Black. In recent years, venture capital has only scratched the surface of its potential. BLCK VC is on a mission to turn it into a true engine of generational wealth and innovation—cultivating new leaders, unlocking capital for untapped talent, and expanding access to the networks and resources that drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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Total investors
6
Early stage
0
Mid stage
1
Late stage
2017
Founded
Investor geography1 country
United States
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Investor activity2017–2023 · investors recorded per year
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in BLCK VC?
BLCK VC has 7 investors on record on gritt.io, including 6 early-stage backers and 1 late-stage investors.
When did BLCK VC last raise funding?
The most recent investment in BLCK VC recorded on gritt.io was in March 2023.
When was BLCK VC founded?
BLCK VC was founded in 2017.
What industry is BLCK VC in?
BLCK VC operates in Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals. Find similar Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals investors on gritt.io.
Where is BLCK VC based?
BLCK VC is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.