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At Supply Change Capital, we're giving away $25k next week during Future Food-Tech #FutureFoodTech in San Francisco! ???? Finalists: Deco Labs - Boston-based start-up developing enabling technologies for cellular agriculture.? demi - Demi powers composting nationwide by partnering with buildings & haulers. Downland - Succession & estate planning for landowners, farmers and ranchers. Mothership Materials - Molecularly sorts agricultural waste into critical feedstocks that power the foods, fuels, and fabrics of our future. Voltair.ai - Help refrigerated trucking fleets reduce cost, waste, and emissions. ?????? Judges: Adriana Embus (she/her),?Investor, Include Ventures Heather Courtney,?Founding General Partner, Alwyn Capital Jake Gonzales,?Manager, Emerging Business & Technology, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. Qiana Patterson,?Investor, Cap Table Coalition & Realist Ventures Shayna Harris Rachel Stinebaugh Kimberly Newman Sarah Kakadellis Chassitty Salda?a

Join us on for our Town Hall on March 19 at 4pm ET to learn more about venture capital and our approach. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e98fjpQ8

Entrepreneurship can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. This year, I’m launching ????????, monthly Open Office Hours to support Black founders at any stage of their journey. These sessions are designed to be informal, accessible, and valuable—no agenda, no cost, just come as you are. As a 2x founder who has sold a company, raised venture capital and crowdfunding, made angel investments, and now runs both a fund and an incubator supporting Black founders, I understand the challenges you face. This initiative is my way of giving back and fostering the success of more Black entrepreneurs. ????????: March 17th ????????????????:?3:00 – 3:45 PM (45 minutes) ????????????????: Google Meet ????????????: Drop-in; participants can join or leave as needed. ????????: Free Sign up to receive the meeting link and reminders here: https://lnkd.in/eVTSH-hj Let’s build a supportive community of entrepreneurs, one conversation at a time. I hope to see you there!

Did you know there’s a powerful tax incentive that allows investors to potentially pay zero capital gains taxes on early-stage startup investments? It’s called the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exemption, and if you’re investing in startups—or thinking about it—you need to understand how this works. Join us on March 14, where we’ll break down exactly what QSBS is, how it benefits investors, and how you can take advantage of it. We’ll be joined by: ?? Experts in tax law and venture investing who will explain the legal and financial mechanics of QSBS ?? Investors who have benefited firsthand from the exemption, sharing real-life success stories ?? Startup founders who are structuring their companies to maximize QSBS benefits for their investors Whether you’re an angel investor, a founder, or just curious about how you can make smarter investment decisions, this session will give you practical insights and strategies to ensure you’re not leaving money on the table. ?? RSVP now and join us live on March 14 at noon EST!

As a 2x founder who has built and sold a company, raised venture capital and crowdfunding, and invested as an angel into startups and funds, I’ve seen firsthand the power of community in navigating entrepreneurship. Now, as the leader of a fund investing in Black founders and an incubator supporting Black startups, I’m committed to creating spaces where we can grow and thrive together ?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????????! Let’s kick off the new year by building the community we deserve with exclusive monthly co-working sessions designed to: ?Collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs. ?Solve business challenges with fresh insights and support. ?Make real progress on your goals with focused work time. ?Build connections that empower and inspire. This isn’t just co-working—it’s about fostering a thriving ecosystem where we can elevate each other. Let’s make 2025 a year of collective success. The Details You Need to Know: ????????: Last Wednesday per month ??????e: Wednesday 26th March, 2025 ????????: 3 hours (a mix of collaboration + focused work) ??????????: Google Meet Limited Seats: Only 5 spots per session (first-come, first-served—don’t wait!) Sign Up Now: https://lnkd.in/e7XQfpxk

?? The State of Venture for Black Founders & Funders ?? Black founders received just 0.13% of venture funding in Q3 2023—and now, we’re seeing direct attacks on the few funding sources dedicated to closing this gap. The lawsuits against Fearless Fund and PayPal Ventures are just the beginning. Meanwhile, a16z just hired Daniel Penny, the man who killed Jordan Neely on a NYC subway, raising urgent questions about where major venture firms stand when it comes to Black lives—let alone Black businesses. What does this moment mean for the future of Black founders and funders? And how do we fight back? Join us for a LinkedIn Live discussion on February 14 at 12 PM EST as we break down: ?? Why DEI is under attack—and what’s really at stake ?? How major firms are walking away from Black founders ?? Why Black-led venture funds like Fictive are more critical than ever ? How we build a funding ecosystem that we control This is not just a conversation—it’s a call to action. If you care about economic power and ownership in our communities, you need to be in this discussion. ?? RSVP Now → https://lnkd.in/eGDzTcJy #BlackFounders #VentureCapital #FictiveVentures #EconomicPower #Startups

We’re on a mission to build a stronger Black innovation economy by investing in the next wave of groundbreaking Black entrepreneurs. ?? With Fictive, we’re not just raising a fund – we’re building an ecosystem of innovation, mentorship, and generational wealth for Black communities. ?? Join us on this journey: Invest with Fictive: Be part of a movement driving innovation, becoming a Limited Partner with a minimum investment of $10,000. https://lnkd.in/duAvp-Ga Startups: Apply to be considered for funding. https://lnkd.in/dg8cqKF2 Let’s make 2025 the year we reshape the entrepreneurial landscape. ???? #FictiveVentures #BlackInnovationEconomy #BlackFounders #VC #Entrepreneurship

?? Fictive Ventures is Live—It’s Time to Build the Future We Want ?? For too long, venture capital has overlooked and underestimated Black founders. In 2024, Black-led startups received just 0.4% of all VC funding. That’s not just a gap—it’s a deep, systemic barrier that continues to limit access to the capital needed to build, scale, and thrive. At Fictive Ventures, we’re changing that. We are a $5M venture fund investing in Black founders at the Idea+ and Pre-Seed stages—the critical moment when access to capital matters most but is hardest to secure. We are backing tech and tech-enabled businesses solving real problems, led by visionary founders with the grit and talent to build transformative companies. But this isn’t just about capital—it’s about creating a new model for venture: one that provides funding, operational support, and a powerful network of investors and operators who are invested in the long-term success of founders and funders. We believe in empowering founders, not just financing them. "The strongest tool for change is capital." --Nora Bavey, GP Unconventional Ventures. And we’re putting capital to work—intentionally, strategically, and unapologetically. Join Us This Week ?? Friday, Feb 14 @ 12 PM EST – A Public Forum on Black Venture The numbers tell a clear story—access to capital remains a challenge for Black founders and funders. But rather than just talk about the problem, we’re focused on solutions. Let’s discuss what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do to drive meaningful change. ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eGDzTcJy ?? A Call to Action Like our peers at Unconventional Ventures, we’re not here to publish reports that confirm what we already know. We’re here to act. That means: ? Investing in Black founders before anyone else will. ? Creating a pathway for more Black LPs and angel investors. ? Providing the early capital and resources to build sustainable, scalable businesses. ? Encouraging LPs and investors to move beyond good intentions and take real action. If you believe in this mission, we need you: ? Follow Fictive Ventures "Where kinship meets capital." ? Share this post so more founders + investors see it ? Founders: Apply for funding → https://lnkd.in/ej3_jWVu ? Investors: Express interest in investing → https://lnkd.in/ebn_FWZb The future of Black innovation and venture isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we build together. Let’s get to work. ?? #FictiveVentures #BlackFounders #VC #FundTheFuture

?? I’m launching Fictive Ventures with Brahm Rhodes. Here’s why we decided to build a different type of venture fund. For years, I’ve worked with Black founders—brilliant, resilient, and building world-changing companies—only to see them locked out of venture capital. In 2024, Black founders received just 0.4% of all VC funding. That’s not a gap. That’s a system working exactly as it was designed to. It's all on purpose, and they have the nerve to be screaming about DEI right now!!! So I decided to stop trying to squeeze us into a model that was never built for us and instead build something new. Fictive Ventures is a venture fund designed for us, by us. We invest in Black founders at the Idea+ and Pre-Seed stage—the exact moment when access to capital matters most and comes most rarely for us. We back tech and tech-enabled businesses solving real problems, and we support our founders with the resources, strategy, and community to win. We’re not just funding companies. We’re creating a new venture model that doesn’t just extract. This week, we’re kicking off publicly: ?? Feb 14 @ 12 pm EST: A LinkedIn Live on the state of Black venture—what’s happening, why it matters, and how we fight back. RSVP https://lnkd.in/ePFDetbA ?? Feb 17 @ 4:30 PM EST: An LP Town Hall for those who want to invest in the fund and be part of building this new model. https://lnkd.in/e98fjpQ8 If you believe in this mission, I need you: ? Follow Fictive Ventures ? Share this post so more founders + investors see it ? Apply for funding if you’re a founder: https://lnkd.in/ej3_jWVu ? Express interest in investing: we're taking $15k and $20k checks right now as we create a pathway for more Black LPs in addition to founders. https://lnkd.in/ebn_FWZb We’re not just yelling online about how bad things are. We’re building. Join us. #FictiveVentures #BlackFounders #VentureCapital #InvestBlack

On Friday, Feb 14 we'll be talking about the State of Venture for Black Founders & Funders. Join us to learn more about what we're building at Fictive Ventures and gain insight into the current state of affairs in venture capital.