Voices for Change podcast: a community of inclusive thinkers and doers - Episode 2: Black Founders Fund collaboration

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In this episode, partner, Will Samengo–Turner and guest Precious Oyelade talk to Justin Farrance about their journey and in particular, the firm’s collaboration with Google as part of the Black Founders Fund. This works to address the funding gap and systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, networks and resources.

The podcast flags some of the stats, such as, prior to the fund’s launch in 2021, only 0.24% of venture capital funding went to Black founders.