$100K for Diverse Climate Fund Manage; Co-Founder Equity; Included VC deadline!
A weekly newsletter for Black and Brown women (and our allies) highlighting entrepreneurship and venture capital in the tech ecosystem.
Welcome to Issue #64 of For Colored Girls Who Tech, a weekly newsletter for Black and Brown women (and our allies) highlighting entrepreneurship and venture capital in the tech ecosystem. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to partner with us or share stories, tips, or questions. If you enjoy our content we encourage you to like this post above and share it with your community!
INSIGHTS
Co-Founder Equity: How do nascent companies divide equity among founders?
-Carta
In Search Of Equity: Exploring Africa’s Gender Gap in Startup Finance
-World Bank Group
The truth about Africa’s tech talent shortage
-Yinka Adegoke / Rest of the World
New Beginnings: Investing in Digital Solutions for Boomers’ Second Lives
-Winnie Lau /BBG Ventures Investor
OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDING & COMPETITIONS
Conscious Venture Lab is accepting applications for their 8th cohort of mission-driven businesses! For training, mentors, office space & up to a $125K investment. Apply by October 15, 2021.
Applications open for 3rd Google Startup Accelerator: Middle East and North Africa. Deadline October 15, 2021.
Endeavor Pitch Competition for Black Founders! A total of 10 companies will be selected to compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. Apply by October 18, 2021.
Climate Justice Initiative for Diverse Emerging Fund Managers. If you have a public or private fund focusing on climate (and you’re an underrepresented minority in the US or EU), this initiative provides $100k+ of working capital for GPs. Applications open to both US and EU based funds. Apply by October 25, 2021.
The 7th season of La Maison des Startups LVMH aims to accelerate collaboration between LVMH Group Maisons and startups in order to drive creation of innovative products and services for the luxury industry. Apply by October 25, 2021.
Torino Cities of the Future Techstars Accelerator. Apply if you want to become a Techstars company and change Cities of the Future for good by October 27, 2021.
The Doonie Fund 2021 is accepting applications for frictionless micro investments as part of their $50,000 microfunding campaign to empower Black women entrepreneurs! If YOU are a Black woman entrepreneur, APPLY NOW!
UPCOMING (VIRTUAL) EVENTS
Black Tech, Green Solutions. Co-hosts The Plug and ImpactAlpha welcome Black tech leaders on LinkedIn Live to highlight opportunities for climate and social impact. October 12, 2021.
ClimateTech Energy Innovation Showcase. This event will bring together founders, funders, and the community to explore the best and brightest energy solutions for climate action and mitigation. October 12, 2021.
Tropics Business Summit"ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY." October 13-16, 2021.
RESPONDAYS 2021 is a two-day hybrid event, bringing together the brightest minds, from entrepreneurs and investors to policy-makers and business leaders, to discuss the path towards a more sustainable future. October 13-14, 2021.
Disruption Now Summit. Disruption Now is an online platform focused on connecting, empowering, and building a global network of Black and Brown tech professionals, entrepreneurs and artists. October 13-15, 2021.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Step Forward Conference, Fueling Diversity in the Innovation Economy. October 19, 2021
Corporate Venture & Emerging VCs Partnering for Success hosted by Silicon Valley Bank, October 21, 2021.
Women in Enterprise Sales Forum on What It Takes to Crush Channel, Alliances & Partnership Sales, October 21, 2021.
Black Women in VC: No Longer Hidden Figures, October 29, 2021.
ON OUR RADAR
Tesla enters African market with its first Superchargers.
Europe wants to champion human rights. So why doesn’t it police biased AI in recruiting?
Investors Spent Millions on ‘Evolved Apes’ NFTs. Then They Got Scammed.
Asos offers staff flexible work and paid leave during menopause.
PEOPLE / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Google announced a $1 billion investment into Africa's digital transformation over five years.
Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list is here.
LatinxVC seeks to boost Latinx VCs with the help of Silicon Valley Bank.
100 Women of Impact in 2021, Entrepreneur’s annual list.
Nick Charles will be NPR's New Chief Culture Editor.
Media giant Hearst recently launched Level Up Ventures, dedicated to investing in Black and Latinx-led Startups.
Development Partners International, an Africa-dedicated private equity firm raised $900 million.
Notion Reaches $10 Billion Valuation, Boosted By Remote Work — And TikTok.
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