Dria Ventures Closes $8M Fund I for Healthcare and Main Street Startups
Dria Ventures, founded and led by Megan Maloney, has closed…
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Mariane Ibrahim: The Gallerist Reshaping Global Art—From Chicago to Paris and Mexico City
Mariane Ibrahim stands as one of the most visionary gallerists…
Ariel Alternatives Acquires Groome Industrial Service Group
By Tony O. Lawson Ariel Alternatives, the private equity subsidiary…
What to Do With $100K: A Solopreneur’s Plan
Welcome to “The Wealth Moves Playbook,” a Shoppe Black series.…
Synthetic Stars Are Here: Why the Future Belongs to Content Architects
The “creator era” is ending — at least in the…
Lendistry Receives $5M from Exelon to Expand Small Business Lending
By Tony O. Lawson Lendistry, a leading fintech lender and…
Black Owned Bourbon & Whiskey Brands You Should Know
In recent years, the world of bourbon and whiskey has…
Black Owned Vodka Brands You Should Know
In the ever-evolving world of spirits, vodka remains a staple…
Black Owned British Fashion Brands You Should Know
From innovative streetwear to luxurious couture, Black owned British fashion…
Ankor AI Raises $1.3M to Automate E-Commerce Finance Operations
Tony O. Lawson Ankor AI, a fintech startup based in…
Impact Investing in Action: How Four Campaigns Are Reshaping Finance
Capital is no longer neutral. Across the financial system, investors…
Collab Capital Closes $75M Fund II to Back Inclusive Economy
Tony O. Lawson Collab Capital has announced the close of…
Alitheia Raises $100 Million to Invest In Women Owned Businesses Across Africa
Alitheia IDF (AIF), Africa’s first women-led and women-focused private equity…
South African Payment Platform Yoco Raises $83M For Expansion
You’ve probably heard the phrase “small business is the backbone…
Jetstream Raises $3 Million to Improve African Cross-border Trade
Jetstream, a Ghanaian technology-driven logistics company, just landed $3 million…
Reside in Opulence: Our Poconos Paradise for the Weekend
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Poconos, our recent…
Jnane Tamsna’s New Year’s House Party: A Cultural Extravaganza
Get ready for an extraordinary experience as Jnane Tamsna invites…
Delta Diamond: Pioneering Black Ownership in the Agricultural Supply Chain
In the heart of Mississippi’s second-leading county for crop production,…
ECOMSPACES: The One-Stop Shop for E-Commerce Business Success
Atlanta-based ECOMSPACES provides a collaborative workspace that caters specifically to…
Acclinate Secures $7 Million to Revolutionize Health Equity and Clinical Trial Diversity
Acclinate, a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare technology company has secured a…
Community College Startup Campus Scores $23 Million to Expand Access to Top-Tier Education
Campus, a startup focused on revolutionizing community college education, has…
Culture & Lifestyle
The Kinsey Collection: Unearthing Black History Through Art & Artifact
For over five decades, Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, alongside their…
Uncle Nearest Launches Second Annual HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the world’s leading Black-owned spirits brand,…
Nile Swim Club: The First Private Black Owned Swim Club
Nestled in the heart of Yeadon, Pennsylvania lies a hidden…
The Importance of Angel Investors in Bridging the Funding Gap for Black Founders
The startup ecosystem can often be a challenging space for…
How to Grow Your Business With Community Crowdfunding
Community crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that includes equity…
The Power of Content Marketing for Investment Firms
For investment firms like venture capital, private equity, and asset…
Who wants to be a Millionaire? 5 Questions about Black Wealth Accumulation
Ayesha Selden, also known as EldRich Cleaver, Millie Holiday, Fidel…