Google StartUps Fund Programme – The Black Founders Fund is A Google for Startups initiative giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Africa.
About the initiative
Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, we are supporting early-stage, Black-founded startups on the continent. We want to bridge the existing fundraising gap for Black startup founders in Africa’s fast-growing technology landscape.
This non-dilutive $4M fund is allocated across a pipeline of 60 investable startups in Africa. Applications for the latest $4M Black Founders Fund in Africa are now open until May 31st.
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Who should apply?
The Black Founders Fund is intended for startups led by founders who self-identify as Black and are based in Africa.
Initiative benefits
The best of Google
We connect founders with the very best of Google’s people, products, and practices.
Access to capital
Up to $100K in equity-free cash will be awarded to each startup.
Global community
At its core, the Black Founders Fund is a global initiative. Selected founders have the opportunity to connect with founders from all over the world.
Which countries are eligible?
We are currently accepting applicants from the following countries in Africa: Botswana, Cameroun, Côte D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
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(These countries are our prime focus due to their active tech and startup ecosystems, but we will consider very strong applications from other African countries not listed.)
Who is eligible for the initiative?
Who is eligible for the initiative?
Startups must be:
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With a founding team that is:
Technical requirements:
For more details visit Google for Startups
Submission of Application closes on 31st May 2022
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