Context
Capital is key to accelerating enterprises that generate wealth among families and communities. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 70.6% of Black businesses rely on personal and family savings for finances, indicative of the racial divide in access to capital.
What policies and platforms are bridging the gap to make funding more accessible for Black entrepreneurs? How can entrepreneurs obtain and sustain direct investments and philanthropic grants? How do you raise financial capital at various stages of project or product development? This session introduces strategies for tapping into funder networks, exploring various funding sources, and securing finances to fuel programs and initiatives.
