The Tech for Black Founders program was launched in 2020 in an effort to level the playing field for Black-led businesses. Through this initiative, Braze provides free software access to qualifying Black-led startups in order to help founders accelerate their business growth, increasing their chances at securing venture funding to build successful, sustainable businesses.
In January, we opened our third call for applications. The response was incredible, with over 350 inquiries received (an 88% increase from 2022). Selections were ultimately made based on overall product fit, understanding of how Braze can influence their business goals, and bandwidth for timely implementation of an advanced tech tool. Selected companies span across a variety of industries and business models, including a digital banking app designed to support Black business owners, a food delivery app spotlighting local Black-owned restaurants, a chore tracking app that teaches kids about credit, and more.
Learn more about the 12 startups selected for our 2023 cohort HERE.
