Venture capital counts more Black check writers than ever before.
However, representation continues to lag and multiple systemic barriers remain.
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BLCK VC, in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank, is proud to share the 2023 edition of the State of Black Venture Report. This edition of the report highlights Black women’s disproportionate under-representation in the industry, expands BLCK VC’s examination of the Black venture ecosystem to incorporate junior to mid-level talent, exposes the adverse impacts of the industry’s homogeneity on decision-making and financial returns, and provides actionable guidance on how stakeholders can collaborate to build an equitable and inclusive ecosystem.
State of Black Venture Event
In the 2023 edition of our "State of Black Venture Report," we delved deeper into the Black venture ecosystem by conducting surveys, interviews, and industry research. Our goal was to present a coherent narrative about the current state of our community. However, the true story lies beyond the numbers.
For this event, held in collaboration with AWS, we extended an invitation to Black venture leaders to discuss the obstacles Black investors and founders face within the ecosystem.
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Panel:​
Howard Wright
VP, Global Head of Start Ups, AWS
Moderator
Toussaint Bailey
Founder and CEO at Uplifting Capital
Panelist
Sydney Sykes
Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Panelist
Jessica Murrey
CEO/Co-Founder, Wicked Saints Studio
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