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?? Announcing the Q2 2024 Black Venture Data Report ?? We’re excited to share the release of our latest report, which tracks venture investments in Black founders. ?? Key Findings: ? $201M raised by Black-led tech ventures ? 41 deals tracked ? Only 0.4% of the $55.6B in total VC funding went to Black-led startups ? NYC leads as a key hub, with 29% of Black-led investments This report was created by our 2024 Summer Associate, Emauri Watson, who is currently completing her MBA program at Clark Atlanta University. We’re incredibly proud of the work she’s done to help shed light on these trends as we continue to push for a more equitable venture capital ecosystem. ?? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dkhNzTsD #VentureCapital #BlackFounders #TechStartups #HBCUvc #VentureFunding

?? Day 3 (and final day) of the Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for HBCU Faculty We had the privilege to sit down with some of the most innovative minds in the Valley: ?? Keegan Cooke at Stanford GSB gave us a powerful overview of how Stanford fosters entrepreneurship through its unique class offerings ?? Steve Blank challenged us to rethink how we teach entrepreneurship. ??? Over lunch at Emerson Collective, hosted by Fern Mandelbaum we had meaningful discussions about fostering impactful change in our institutions ?? Michael Seibel blew us away with his willingness to challenge our assumptions (we need a full separate post on all the takeaways from this session) ??? We ended the day with dinner, joined by Kirby Harris This day was a powerful reminder that collaboration and fresh perspectives are key to advancing innovation in higher education. Our faculty are leaving with new strategies, connections, and most importantly, the inspiration to take action at their respective HBCUs. ???? #InnovationTour #HBCUFaculty #Entrepreneurship #SiliconValley #InnovationInEducation #HBCUvc #HigherEd #FacultyLeadership #EntrepreneurshipEcosystem

Day 2 of the Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for HBCU Faculty: How Can We Build Stronger Startup Ecosystems at HBCUs? ?? Today was another inspiring day! We were hosted in the beautiful offices of Base10 Partners and had deep discussions about what we can do to strengthen startup ecosystems on HBCU campuses. Some key highlights include: ? Riley Rodgers from Valia Ventures broke down venture capital and fund economics in a way that really clicked. ?? ? Shea Tate-Di Donna shared her journey of building university entrepreneurship programs from scratch—what an inspiring story! ?? ? Laura Weidman Powers of Base10 talked about how they’re supporting HBCUs with initiatives like growing endowments and partnering with nonprofits to boost student success. ?? ? Demetrius Palmer from Reach Capital (and a proud Howard and NCAT alum!) joined us for dinner and shared his journey into VC. His path was so motivating! ??? As we reflect on today, we’d love to hear from you: ?? What do you think are the most important levers for building stronger startup ecosystems at HBCUs? ?? Have you seen any successful programs or models that could be applied? ?? How can venture capital and entrepreneurship be more inclusive of HBCU communities? Drop your thoughts and ideas in the comments below! Let’s keep this important conversation going as we work toward creating more opportunities for HBCU students and faculty. ???? #HBCUvc #HBCUFacultyTour #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #SiliconValley #Innovation #DiversityInTech #HBCUs #Education #TechEcosystem

Day 1 of the Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for HBCU Faculty: A Day of Insight and Inspiration! ?? We kicked off the first day of our Silicon Valley Innovation Tour for HBCU Faculty with engaging conversations and meaningful connections! Our faculty members, including Deans and Professors of Business and Entrepreneurship from leading HBCUs, had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. A huge thank you to our incredible partners who hosted us today: ? Kapor Center – for an inspiring conversation on leveling the playing field ? True Ventures – for an intentional and thoughtful dinner discussion ? Berkeley SkyDeck – for giving us a closer look at their world-class accelerator program ? University of California Office of the President – for inspiring ideas on how universities solve for access to capital for overlooked communities We’re proud to have faculty from these amazing institutions participating in the tour: Southern University- Baton Rouge Tennessee State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Stay tuned for more highlights from Day 2! We’re excited to continue exploring and creating opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship within the HBCU community. ???? #HBCUvc #HBCUFacultyTour #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SiliconValley #DiversityInTech

?? Spotlight on Black Excellence in Entrepreneurship! ?? Join us for week 7 of 'This Week in Black Venture' as we celebrate innovation, resilience, and success within the venture community. Yonas Beshawred Boston XChange Goodie Nation Samyr Laine Freedom Trail Capital #BlackEntrepreneurship #Innovation #ThisWeekInBlackVenture #HBCUvc #VentureCapital

WHAT a summer. I’m so grateful to have been able to spend my pre-MBA summer back home in Atlanta learning from the incredible (and incredibly busy) Collab Capital team. Thank you, thank you to Jewel Barry Sydney for welcoming me with open arms, to Baheejah for encouraging me to dive deeper and deeper into building an investment thesis week by week, and to HBCUvc for preparing me to seize this opportunity. I’m heading to Harvard with gratitude for a new set of skills and renewed passion for learning. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Today is a bittersweet day at Collab Capital as we say "see you later" to our incredible Summer Associate, Ryan Jackson! Ryan has done phenomenal work this summer, touching every part of our business - from sourcing new deals and diving deep into due diligence, to supporting our existing portfolio companies, and producing a report to help us refine our 'Future of Care' thesis. She is a superstar! We are sad to see her go, but thrilled to cheer her on as she begins a new chapter at Harvard Business School in a few weeks. Major kudos go to Baheejah Crumbley for being an awesome manager to Ryan this summer, and Sydney Holness for ensuring she had a robust set of projects over the last 10 weeks. A big thank you to HBCUvc for your partnership to bring Ryan to Collab this summer. Join me in congratulating Ryan! ??

?? Future Proof Tip #4: Your journey toward the destination of success holds weight, so don't shy away from telling—and investing in—?your story. Last week, we wrapped up our four-week Future Proof Career Accelerator program with three phenomenal speakers/industry experts: Justin Bethune, talent?partner, a16z who works on the firm's College Talent program; Kendall Camp, HBCUvc Senior Fellow and product marketing manager at Microsoft; and Dani Dawkins, product manager at LinkedIn. As they shared their own journeys entering the workforce with our HBCU undergraduate audience, they also provided a well-rounded picture of what it takes to capture the attention of recruiters while embracing their own unique stories without compromise. Thank you so much, Justin, Kendall, and Dani, for joining us last week and helping us conclude this year's program on a high note! ?? #storytelling #careerdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #college #recruiting #jobhunting #LinkedIn #HBCUs #FutureProofCareerAccelerator #HBCUvc

?? Calling all HBCU professors and faculty members specializing in finance, business, or entrepreneurship! ?? Are you: ? An HBCU professor or faculty member? ? Focused on finance, business, or entrepreneurship? ? Eager to connect with industry leaders who bridge higher education with the tech, VC, and entrepreneurship sectors? If so, HBCUvc is excited to invite you to our Silicon Valley Immersion Tour from September 8 - 12, 2024! ?? This exclusive 3.5-day experience offers HBCU faculty a unique opportunity to explore the world of high-growth entrepreneurship— with several exciting tour stops along the way! ?? Join us for visits to top accelerators, venture funds, and hands-on workshops that will equip you with cutting-edge insights and expand your network with some of the industry's most influential leaders. Enhance your curriculum and bring back renewed inspiration for your entrepreneurship courses! ?? Spots are LIMITED, so secure yours today by emailing us at [[email protected]]. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your teaching strategies and connect with the future of entrepreneurship! ?? #HBCUs #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Tech #VentureCapital #VC #HBCUFaculty #ProfessionalDevelopment

I really love my job. Congratulations Syleste Davis on the feature. It's been a pleasure having you as an HBCUvc fellow and I look forward to continuing to support you in your future endeavors. https://lnkd.in/dhVT7kQ3