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Seeds of Opportunity Roots of Legacy

Empowering Black founders for generational success

Our Mission

At Black Seed, we champion inclusion, addressing the historical underfunding and over-mentoring of Black British founders. With only 0.24% of venture funding reaching this community in the past decade, we seize the opportunity to invest in diverse talent. We bring capital, connections and empower exceptional individuals. As both a Fund and a Community, we holistically support Black founders, fusing technology, culture, empathy and innovation to foster a more diverse & inclusive entrepreneurial landscape.

We empower black founders to build the next generation of global businesses

Investment Criteria

  • As early-stage investors, our initial funding commitment typically falls within the £100,000 to £400,000 range.

  • We specialise in supporting British tech and tech-enabled businesses with aspirations for global influence.

  • To qualify for our funding, at least one member of the co-founding team must identify as Black.

  • Our primary focus is on backing entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of pioneering innovative solutions for some of the most demanding issues of our time.

Our Community

Based in the heart of Brixton, we've cultivated a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Our mission is clear: To bridge the city with the black founder community. By forging partnerships with industry leaders such as Google for Startups, DeepMind, Goldman Sachs, NatWest Bank, and General Catalyst, we've orchestrated a series of impactful initiatives. These include fireside chats, workshops, offering essential grant funding, and extending invaluable pro-bono support.

If you're keen to explore the possibilities of a partnership, we're happy to connect.

  • NatWest
  • DeepMind
  • Google for Startups
  • Goldman Sachs
  • General Catalyst

Our

Fund

We are proud to be supported by world-leading venture capital funds, including but not limited to M&G Catalyst, Molten, Local Globe, West River Group, and Atomico. Their strategic partnership underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and driving global impact. Together, we form a dynamic network, propelling visionary entrepreneurs toward success.

  • M&G Catalyst
  • Local Globe
  • Atomico
  • West River Group
  • Molten Ventures

  • Black founders receive just 0.24% of VC funding in the UK

    Diversity Beyond Gender, Extend Ventures

  • 88% of Black Founders self-fund their ventures

    The Black Report, 10x10 & Google

  • Founding teams with greater gender and ethnic diversity achieve 30 percent higher returns for investors upon exit than their white male founder counterparts

    Kauffman Fellows Report

Meet the Team

Get in touch.

Maybe you want to launch a business, find the right investment opportunity, or explore collaborative partnerships, let’s talk.