Description
We were founded in 2016 by Serial Entrepreneur and Computer Scientist, Omi Bell. We have a passion for finding solutions to the unique challenges under-resourced entrepreneurs face in accessing social and financial capital to grow their businesses. Our unique style pitch competition is the largest pitch competition globally for underrepresented women founders. We combine the premise of Shark Tank and Kickstarter by activating community participation in donating to support women-owned businesses directly. We have funded over 450 women of color, held over 50 BGV Pitch Programs across 15 cities, and served over 10,000 founders. Our pitch alumni are collectively generating over $10M in revenue and supporting over 3,000 jobs. We currently have four signature programs (BGV Pitch, BGV NextGen, Emerging Leaders Fellowship andPull Up & Pitch) and is now the largest ecosystem builder for underrepresented women founders on the East Coast.
Source
https://www.blackgirlventures.org
Language
English
