Black Girl Ventures (BGV)
- USA
- USA
- Nigeria
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- South Africa
- Kenya
- Ghana
- Germany
- India
- Seed
- Internet
- Health tech
- Fintech
- Foodtech
- Educational tech
- Retail technology
- Sustainability
- Media and Entertainment
- Mobile app
Black Girl Ventures (BGV) funds early-stage, revenue-generating businesses founded by Black and Brown women. They combine funding with mentorship, pitch programs, and community-building to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Their goal is to close the investment gap and drive both local and national economic impact through inclusive entrepreneurship.
Investment Thesis
Team
Omi Bell – CEO
Vanessa Mcdowell Atlas – COO
Adrienne Blanco – CFO
Gia Gallimore – Director of Programs and Events
Taylor Marshall – Director of Marketing
Io Chaney – Marketing Manager
Tiffany Arnold – Marketing Manager
Frantzces Lys – Content Creator/Storyteller
Jo Arnett – Community Manager
Daryl Riley
Jr. – NextGen Program Manager
Isabella Irausquin – Pitch Program Manager
Wendy Jones – ELF Program Manager
Shanté Patridge – Strategic Partnerships Manager
Adie Akuffo-Afful – Sr. Strategic Partnerships Manager
Georgandez Morrison – Executive Assistant
Ezekiel Ajeigbe – Team Admin
Stephanie Bell – Accounting Manager
Andrea Sanders – Senior Accountant
Shaniece Jones – Head of CEO Brand Relations
Kristina Francis – Executive Director
Selvi Clark – Director of AI Adoption
Alex Neckles – Managing Director
Willie Williams – Fractional CRO
Nikisha Carpenter – Principal of Engineering.
Portfolio
Casual Recovery Enterprises
GloveScaler
Black People Will Swim.