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Lendistry to Distribute $100 Million Visa Small Business Fund
By Tony O. Lawson National CDFI lender Lendistry will manage $100 million in small business financing on behalf of Visa. A global payments company…
The Billion-Dollar Bet That Reshaped Pat McGrath Labs
In 2018, Pat McGrath became one of the few Black founders in beauty to see her company valued at $1 billion. Pat McGrath Labs…
The Debt Advantage: Rethinking How Founders Finance Growth
Equity funding has become the dominant narrative in startup financing. Venture capital attracts outsized attention relative to its actual deployment. It is a selective,…
The Black Bank Deposit Gap: Why Asset Growth Remains Constrained
Discussions about Black-owned banks frequently focus on individual action. Open an account. Move deposits. Demonstrate support. Less attention is given to the structural factor…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Portfolio With FR34K Gummies
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his business portfolio. He has launched FR34K Gummies, a new candy line developed with Candy Funhouse, the…
Black-owned Luxury, Style & Self-Care Brands to Shop Now
Black ownership shows up not just in stories, but in the products we choose to invest in daily. This curated selection of Black-owned luxury…