Black Star Fund
Black Star Fund is a Black-led venture capital firm based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2018 by Kwame Anku, who serves as the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer. The firm is notable for its focus on investing in Black founders, with a commitment to gender parity and a portfolio that reflects this ethos. Black Star Fund is one of the few venture funds in the United States that is Black-led with an all-Black portfolio of founders.
The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies across sectors such as Technology, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, and others. With assets under management totaling $12 million, Black Star Fund typically writes checks ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. The firm focuses on investments in the USA and Africa, supporting under-represented founders and aiming to build Black unicorns.
Notable investments by Black Star Fund include Partake Foods - food products, Acclinate - healthcare technology, Reviver - electronic equipment, Resilia - business software, and Actively Black - clothing. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including companies like Win-Win and Mixtroz.
Black Tech Nation Ventures
Black Tech Nation Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2022. The firm is led by a diverse team and focuses on supporting diverse-led startups. With a commitment to diversity, the team comprises individuals from various backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity in their investment approach.
The firm invests primarily in technology sectors, including EdTech, HealthTech, PropTech, and AI, with a focus on minority and women-owned businesses. They typically invest between $250,000 and $1 million in early-stage companies, targeting pre-seed and seed stages. Black Tech Nation Ventures manages a fund with a total of $25 million in assets under management, aiming to support 20 to 30 companies.
Notable investments include IEP&Me - a digital IEP management platform, Please Assist Me - a concierge services platform, Olira - a remote patient monitoring platform, Lunchtable - a fan engagement platform, and Brevity - an AI-powered sales training platform.
Black Tee Ventures
Black Tee Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore. We are an independent company incorporated in Singapore and are not affiliated to any other company outside of Singapore and the Cayman Islands. Our business takes us to various parts of the world, and there may be companies in those countries with a similar corporate name, but we are not in any way related to them.
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Black Toro Capital Partners
Black Toro Capital is an investment firm focused on the rescue and stabilization of mid-sized companies in Spain. It invests throughout the capital structure with new capital injections and discounted securities purchases to deleverage and stabilize target company balance sheets. Investing across the balance sheet in mid-sized “good” companies with a viable and proven business model undergoing financial and liquidity constraints as well as lack of leadership controlled by traditional private owners or by financial institutions due to involuntary ownership.
Blackbird Ventures
Blackbird Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Surry Hills, Australia, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a team of 70 professionals, including 22 partners, and is known for its focus on technology-driven investments. Blackbird Ventures differentiates itself through its strong community engagement and mentorship programs, supporting founders from pre-product stages through to large follow-on investments.
The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including technology, space, healthcare, consumer products, medical devices, autonomous robotics, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, clean energy systems, and quantum technology. Blackbird Ventures primarily targets early-stage investments, including Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, with a focus on startups in Australia and New Zealand. The firm has a significant portfolio with 385 investments and 87 exits, and it collaborates with strategic partners like Icehouse Ventures.
Notable investments by Blackbird Ventures include Canva - graphic design platform, Airwallex - cross-border payment solutions, SafetyCulture - workplace safety software, and Leonardo AI - AI-driven solutions. The firm has been instrumental in nurturing several unicorns and successful exits, leveraging its extensive network and industry expertise.
BlackFin Capital Partners
BlackFin Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2009 by Laurent Bouyoux, Eric May, Bruno Rostain, and Paul Mizrahi. The firm is composed of a team of 43 professionals, bringing together a wealth of experience in the financial industry. BlackFin is known for its focus on the financial services and technology sectors, with a strong presence across Europe.
The firm invests in early-stage to mid-size companies, primarily within the financial services and technology sectors. BlackFin Capital Partners targets investments across Europe, with a particular focus on France and Germany. The firm operates with a buyout and growth/expansion strategy, actively seeking new investments. BlackFin's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, and it has completed 150 investments and 31 exits.
Notable investments by BlackFin Capital Partners include Cryptio - financial software, Embankment - other financial services, Sinpex - business/productivity software, Arendt Investor Services - other financial services, and Annemieke MCS - multi-line insurance.
Blackfinch Ventures
Blackfinch Ventures is a UK-based investor focused on supporting high growth small businesses. The firm is part of the Blackfinch Group and has a team that includes experienced startup founders, technologists, and finance professionals. Their unique approach combines expertise in technology and finance, allowing them to work closely with founders to build sustainable businesses.
The firm invests in various tech sectors, including deeptech, fintech, and energy transition. They focus on companies that are EIS or VCT eligible, with annual revenues ranging from £200k to £2m. Blackfinch Ventures typically invests £100k or more, supporting businesses at the growth stage through their EIS and VCT products, with a total of £61.3m in EIS assets and £64.1m in VCT assets under management.
Notable investments include companies like Deeptech - innovative technology solutions, Fintech - financial technology advancements, and Energy Transition - sustainable energy initiatives. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to backing ambitious founders across the UK, contributing to regional ecosystems beyond just London.
Blackhorn Ventures
Blackhorn Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2016. The firm is led by a team of 12 professionals, including 6 partners, who focus on investing in companies that leverage data, AI, and robotics to transform industries. Blackhorn Ventures is known for its commitment to resource-efficient technologies and its role in the next industrial revolution.
The firm primarily invests in sectors such as energy, construction, supply chain, logistics, and transportation. Blackhorn Ventures typically invests in Seed and Series A stages, with an average check size of $500K. The firm focuses on investments in the United States and is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA). Blackhorn Ventures is also a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Notable portfolio companies include King Energy - renewable energy solutions, Ridepanda - electric vehicle marketplace, ThinkLabs - AI-driven productivity software, Electric Era - energy storage solutions, and Formic - robotics automation. These investments highlight Blackhorn Ventures' focus on companies that are pioneering advancements in industrial and environmental technologies.
BlackHorse Group
BlackHorse is a venture investment firm focusing on early-stage investment opportunities, from seed to round A. The team comprises of digital asset evangelists who are driven to facilitate blockchain adoption by forging an ecosystem to support blockchain entrepreneurs and companies.<br />
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Our established background in traditional finance and digital asset domain allows us to combine the industry know-how with innovative solutions for the next revolution in the global economy and financial markets.
BlackLine
BlackLine is a financial software company based in Woodland Hills, California, founded in 2001 by Therese Tucker. The company specializes in providing AI-enabled solutions for financial close and invoice-to-cash processes. With a team of approximately 1,850 employees, BlackLine is recognized for its innovative approach to automating financial operations, offering a comprehensive platform that integrates, orchestrates, and visualizes financial data.
BlackLine focuses on sectors such as financial software, SaaS, and fintech, primarily serving clients in North America. The company provides solutions that centralize, standardize, and automate record-to-report processes, with a strong emphasis on financial close and consolidation, intercompany transactions, and invoice-to-cash management. BlackLine has raised significant funding from investors like Silver Lake and Iconiq Capital, and it operates as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the symbol BL.
Notable clients of BlackLine include eBay - online marketplace, Chobani - yogurt manufacturer, Hershey - confectionery company, and Zendesk - customer service software provider. These partnerships highlight BlackLine's capability to support diverse industries with its robust financial solutions.