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29/02/2024

MOONHUB Leads The Charge In VR Learning With Impressive $4.5M Total Funding


MOONHUB has recently announced a significant boost to its growth and innovation efforts with an investment of €1.3 million ($1.4 million), led by Unconventional Ventures.

The round, backed by Pi Labs and Ada Ventures, has raised MOONHUB’s total funding to an impressive €4.1 million ($4.5 million).

MOONHUB’s Story

MOONHUB is a trailblazing, interactive virtual reality (VR) t... Link in Bio

MOONHUB has recently announced a significant boost to its growth and innovation efforts with an investment of €1.3 million ($1.4 million), led by Unconventional Ventures. The round, backed by Pi Labs and Ada Ventures, has raised MOONHUB’s total funding to an impressive €4.1 million ($4.5 milli...

29/02/2024

Black Tech Nation Ventures Closes Its $50M Inaugural Fund


Black Tech Nation Ventures (BTN.vc), a venture firm based in Pittsburgh, has announced the final close of a $50 million inaugural fund.

BTN.vc

This fund specifically targets software startups led by founders from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, female, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

BTN.vc’s founding in 2020 resulted from a collab... Link in Bio

Black Tech Nation Ventures (BTN.vc), a venture firm based in Pittsburgh, has announced the final close of a $50 million inaugural fund. BTN.vc This fund specifically targets software startups led by founders from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, including Black, Latinx, Indigenous, female...

28/02/2024

5 Black Entrepreneurs Are Developing A Chicago High-Rise That Will Promote Youth Entrepreneurship


Five Black entrepreneurs are behind “The Xchange,” a $40 million high-rise development project in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.

The project aims to put the community first, with plans to offer competitive rent and integrate architecture, development, and entrepreneurship programs to benefit local youth.

Meet The Team

Jemal King, known as the “9-to-5 millionaire,” anch... Link in Bio

Five Black entrepreneurs are behind “The Xchange,” a $40 million high-rise development project in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The project aims to put the community first, with plans to offer competitive rent and integrate architecture, development, and entrepreneurship programs to bene...

28/02/2024

Meet The First Black Woman To Own A Smart Glasses Brand


Chaymeriyia Moncrief, an Alabama native, has made a mark in the tech industry as the first Black woman to own a smart glasses brand.

NSPRE

Two years after founding Tesix Wireless Network, a millennial-focused wireless carrier., Moncrief launched NSPRE to ”inspire the culture through social technology“.

From its inception in 2020, the brand swiftly progressed, raising $1.5 ... Link in Bio

Chaymeriyia Moncrief, an Alabama native, has made a mark in the tech industry as the first Black woman to own a smart glasses brand. NSPRE Two years after founding Tesix Wireless Network, a millennial-focused wireless carrier., Moncrief launched NSPRE to ”inspire the culture through social technol...

27/02/2024

Baltimore Entrepreneur's New Social Shopping Platform Is Designed To Boost Black Businesses


In Baltimore, a new social shopping platform, Xclusit, is transforming consumers’ engagement with Black-owned businesses.

Vincent Johnson’s Journey

Vincent Johnson, an Ellicott City-based entrepreneur and the CEO of Xclusit, crafted the platform to empower Black businesses.

Johnson, a Vanderbilt University graduate with a master’s in divinity, initially focused on Black eco... Link in Bio

In Baltimore, a new social shopping platform, Xclusit, is transforming consumers’ engagement with Black-owned businesses. Vincent Johnson’s Journey Vincent Johnson, an Ellicott City-based entrepreneur and the CEO of Xclusit, crafted the platform to empower Black businesses. Johnson, a Vanderbilt...

27/02/2024

The University Digitally Preserving Historical Black Artifacts


Students at the University of Arizona’s Center for Digital Humanities are working to digitally preserve historical Black artifacts.

Blending Technology With Black History

Under the guidance of Bryan Carter, the center’s director and a professor of Africana studies, students have been working to digitally preserve Black artifacts from the Tucson Center for Black Life.

The Tu... Link in Bio

Students at the University of Arizona’s Center for Digital Humanities are working to digitally preserve historical Black artifacts. Blending Technology With Black History Under the guidance of Bryan Carter, the center’s director and a professor of Africana studies, students have been working to ...

26/02/2024

Pinterest's AI-Powered Inclusive Filters Prove Popular Among Gen Z Users


Pinterest’s use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inclusive filters is proving popular among its Gen Z users.

Pinterest Using AI

Pinterest is a digital inspiration space with nearly 500 million users that aims to enhance user satisfaction with inclusive AI.

The inception of AI-powered filters in 2018 marked a significant stride for Pinterest. These filters, designed fo... Link in Bio

Pinterest’s use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inclusive filters is proving popular among its Gen Z users. Pinterest Using AI Pinterest is a digital inspiration space with nearly 500 million users that aims to enhance user satisfaction with inclusive AI. The inception of AI-powered filter...

25/02/2024

Black-Owned Companies Team Up To Provide Free AI Instructor-Led Courses To HBCU Students


Black-owned AI ed-tech company Skilldora has joined forces with African American billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts to offer its platform and AI Instructor-led courses to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Roberts is the founder of Roberts Innovation Group, which aims to break barriers and pave the way for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPO... Link in Bio

Black-owned AI ed-tech company Skilldora has joined forces with African American billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts to offer its platform and AI Instructor-led courses to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Roberts is the founder of Roberts Innovation Group, which aims....

24/02/2024

New 'Rise Up Crowdfunding' Portal Is Making It Easier For The Public To Invest In Minority Entrepreneurs


Rise Up Crowdfunding has collaborated with The Coca-Cola Company to transform funding for women and minority-owned companies.

Rise Up Crowdfunding, a FINRA and SEC registered funding portal, is on a mission to enable people to invest in diverse-owned small businesses and the future those businesses believe in.

The Collaboration With Coca-Cola Company

In collaboration with Th... Link in Bio

Rise Up Crowdfunding has collaborated with The Coca-Cola Company to transform funding for women and minority-owned companies. Rise Up Crowdfunding, a FINRA and SEC registered funding portal, is on a mission to enable people to invest in diverse-owned small businesses and the future those businesses....

24/02/2024

Brothers Transform Portland's Black Business Scene With Groundbreaking XB App


Two brothers, Adrian and Ronnie Wright, have launched the XB app to change how residents can discover and connect with Black-owned businesses in their area.

The Journey Of XB

The journey began with a Facebook group named “Black Portland,” created by Adrian in 2015.

It was seen as a place of reconnection for the Black community in Portland, which faced numerous challenges du... Link in Bio

Two brothers, Adrian and Ronnie Wright, have launched the XB app to change how residents can discover and connect with Black-owned businesses in their area. The Journey Of XB The journey began with a Facebook group named “Black Portland,” created by Adrian in 2015. It was seen as a place of reco...

23/02/2024

Google Pauses Gemini After “Missing The Mark" With Racially Diverse AI Images


Google’s latest AI tool, Gemini, designed to create diverse images, has been temporarily stopped after sparking controversy over its depiction of historical figures.

AI Tool Gemini

Gemini was made to create realistic images based on users’ descriptions in a similar manner to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Like other models, it is trained not to respond to dangerous or hateful prompts an... Link in Bio

Google’s latest AI tool, Gemini, designed to create diverse images, has been temporarily stopped after sparking controversy over its depiction of historical figures. AI Tool Gemini Gemini was made to create realistic images based on users’ descriptions in a similar manner to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. ...

23/02/2024

“Are You Blacker than ChatGPT?” Quiz Highlights AI's Cultural Blind Spots


A recent development in the tech industry is the quiz game “Are You Blacker than ChatGPT?” created by creative ad agency McKinney.

Are You Blacker Than ChatGPT?

This interactive game challenges players to test their knowledge of Black culture against ChatGPT, OpenAI’s language model.

The game’s inception traces back to a creative brainstorm at McKinney, led by copywriter Me... Link in Bio

A recent development in the tech industry is the quiz game “Are You Blacker than ChatGPT?” created by creative ad agency McKinney. Are You Blacker Than ChatGPT? This interactive game challenges players to test their knowledge of Black culture against ChatGPT, OpenAI’s language model. The game....

22/02/2024

This Black Survivor Winner's Space-Age Tires Are Disrupting A $300 Billion Market


Black-owned startup The SMART Tire Company (STC) is calling on Black celebrities, investors, and engineers to help disrupt the global tire market industry at $300 billion.

SMART tires: TIME’s Best Inventions

STC is best known for its space-age tires, which are changing the way vehicles perform on and off the road.

The tires were initially designed for NASA’s Mars Rover prog... Link in Bio

Black-owned startup The SMART Tire Company (STC) is calling on Black celebrities, investors, and engineers to help disrupt the global tire market industry at $300 billion. SMART tires: TIME’s Best Inventions STC is best known for its space-age tires, which are changing the way vehicles perform on ...

22/02/2024

Donna Summer's Estate Accuses Ye Of Using AI To Mimic Hit


The estate of Donna Summer, the legendary Queen of Disco, has accused rapper Kanye “Ye” West of copyright infringement amid AI concerns.

Allegations Against West

This accusation centers around a song from West’s recent collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, “Vultures 1.”

The estate claims that West sought permission to use Summer’s iconic track “I Feel Love” but was denied.... Link in Bio

The estate of Donna Summer, the legendary Queen of Disco, has accused rapper Kanye “Ye” West of copyright infringement amid AI concerns. Allegations Against West This accusation centers around a song from West’s recent collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, “Vultures 1.” The estate claims...

21/02/2024

Meet The Duo Helping Diverse Talent Gain Real-World Tech Experience


Helen Huang and Sefunmi Osinaike are redefining inclusivity in the tech industry with Co.Lab, whose hands-on mentorship-based programs are helping Black and underrepresented Canadians get a headstart in tech.

Co.Lab

Launched three years ago, Co.Lab has already made significant waves in the tech community, breaking barriers and fostering a sense of belonging among minorities.
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Helen Huang and Sefunmi Osinaike are redefining inclusivity in the tech industry with Co.Lab, whose hands-on mentorship-based programs are helping Black and underrepresented Canadians get a headstart in tech. Co.Lab Launched three years ago, Co.Lab has already made significant waves in the tech comm...

21/02/2024

This African Streaming Service Has Surpassed Netflix As The Continent’s Top Platform


Showmax, a South African company, has surpassed Netflix to become the leading streaming platform in Africa.

With a subscriber count of 2.1 million in Africa as of November 2023, surpassing Netflix’s 1.8 million, Showmax’s rise signifies a significant change in the region’s media consumption habits.

Showmax

Showmax is an online subscription video-on-demand service that launc... Link in Bio

Showmax, a South African company, has surpassed Netflix to become the leading streaming platform in Africa. With a subscriber count of 2.1 million in Africa as of November 2023, surpassing Netflix’s 1.8 million, Showmax’s rise signifies a significant change in the region’s media consumption ha...

20/02/2024

Black Maternal Health Platform SheMatters Raises $2M For Life-Saving Symptom Tracker App


SheMatters has recently secured a significant $2 million investment to launch its symptom tracker app.

Founded by Jade Kearney (CEO) and Marguerite Pierce (COO), SheMatters is a pioneering digital health platform dedicated to improving maternal mortality in minority communities.

The Symptom Tracker App

The Symptom Tracker app is a new tool designed to empower expecting and n... Link in Bio

SheMatters has recently secured a significant $2 million investment to launch its symptom tracker app. Founded by Jade Kearney (CEO) and Marguerite Pierce (COO), SheMatters is a pioneering digital health platform dedicated to improving maternal mortality in minority communities. The Symptom Tracker....

20/02/2024

Black Engineer Secures $1.2M For Innovative, Soft Prosthetic Limb Startup


Black-owned London-based startup Koalaa has recently closed a significant funding round of $1.2 million (£925,000) for its world-first soft prosthetic arms.

Koalaa

Established in 2020 by Imperial College alumnus Nate Macabuag, Koalaa has been dedicated to addressing three critical challenges faced by the limb difference community worldwide.

These are access, affordability, a... Link in Bio

Black-owned London-based startup Koalaa has recently closed a significant funding round of $1.2 million (£925,000) for its world-first soft prosthetic arms. Koalaa Established in 2020 by Imperial College alumnus Nate Macabuag, Koalaa has been dedicated to addressing three critical challenges faced ...

19/02/2024

Oxford Alumni Duo's AI Startup Secures $1.8M To Combat Hiring Biases


MeVitae, a UK-based Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) startup, has successfully secured a $1.8 million (€1.7 million) seed round spearheaded by Apex Black.

MeVitae

Founded by Oxford University alumni, Neuroscientist Riham Satti and Computer Scientist Vivek Doraiswamy, MeVitae specializes in offering a comprehensive DEI ecosystem of HR tools.

These tools, developed from... Link in Bio

MeVitae, a UK-based Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) startup, has successfully secured a $1.8 million (€1.7 million) seed round spearheaded by Apex Black. MeVitae Founded by Oxford University alumni, Neuroscientist Riham Satti and Computer Scientist Vivek Doraiswamy, MeVitae specializes in o...

19/02/2024

New "Guess, Jerry!" App Celebrates Jerry Lawson, The Father Of The Video Game Cartridge


To mark Black History Month, a new game titled “Guess, Jerry!” has made its debut on the App Store.

Created by Microsoft Senior Software Engineer Michael Curd, the app pays tribute to Jerry Lawson, who shaped modern video gaming.

Father Of Video Game Cartridge

Jerry is an AI buddy inspired by video game legend Jerry Lawson, who was often named the “Father of the video game ... Link in Bio

To mark Black History Month, a new game titled “Guess, Jerry!” has made its debut on the App Store. Created by Microsoft Senior Software Engineer Michael Curd, the app pays tribute to Jerry Lawson, who shaped modern video gaming. Father Of Video Game Cartridge Jerry is an AI buddy inspired by vi...

18/02/2024

Women-Led African Healthtech Companies Raised A Historic $52M Last Year


Women-led healthtech companies in Africa secured $52 million in funding in 2023, compared to just $2 million the year before, a report has found.

The report by Salient Advisory shows findings on investment activity covering grant, equity, and debt investment for African healthtech startups in 2023.

A Surge In Funding For Women-Founded Companies

According to the 2023 Roundup ... Link in Bio

Women-led healthtech companies in Africa secured $52 million in funding in 2023, compared to just $2 million the year before, a report has found. The report by Salient Advisory shows findings on investment activity covering grant, equity, and debt investment for African healthtech startups in 2023.....

18/02/2024

Actress Malinda Williams Launches A Coding Bootcamp for Women at HBCUs


Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams has launched the ESTEAM Project for women at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The coding bootcamp emerges from her Arise And Shine Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering women from diverse backgrounds.

“As a professional actress and someone who has experienced first-hand the supp... Link in Bio

Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams has launched the ESTEAM Project for women at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The coding bootcamp emerges from her Arise And Shine Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering women from diverse backgrounds....

17/02/2024

The Evolution And Influence Of Afrofuturism


In celebration of Black History Month 2024, themed “African Americans and the Arts,” we wanted to focus on the Afrofuturism and it’s evolution and influence over the years.

Afrofuturism is a movement that merges science fiction, history, and African diaspora culture.

Origins And Evolution

Afrofuturism, a term coined by Mark Dery in 1993, has roots that trace back even befor... Link in Bio

In celebration of Black History Month 2024, themed “African Americans and the Arts,” we wanted to focus on the Afrofuturism and it’s evolution and influence over the years. Afrofuturism is a movement that merges science fiction, history, and African diaspora culture. Origins And Evolution Afro...

17/02/2024

SocialCrowd Secures $1.6M Pre-Seed Funding To Revolutionize Performance Management


Startup SocialCrowd has announced the securing a $1.6 million pre-seed funding round to expand its team and focus on customer acquisition.

SocialCrowd

Founded in 2020 by Raphael Akinsipe and Paul Doran. The duo are on a mission to optimize the world’s labor force through data and automation.

The platform automatically tracks employee progress toward goals, reminds them of th... Link in Bio

Startup SocialCrowd has announced the securing a $1.6 million pre-seed funding round to expand its team and focus on customer acquisition. SocialCrowd Founded in 2020 by Raphael Akinsipe and Paul Doran. The duo are on a mission to optimize the world’s labor force through data and automation. The p...