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Connect. Learn. Co-create.
Building Bridges for Black Innovation—Globally
MEMBERS
COUNTRIES
PARTNERSHIPS
STARTUPS
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Who We Are
Black Global Startups, Inc. (BGS) exists to ensure Black entrepreneurs are not limited by geography, access, or opportunity.
We connect founders, mentors, investors, and partners across Africa and the Diaspora to learn together, build together, and scale globally—rooted in cultural pride and driven by impact.
OUR WORK CENTERS ON THREE CORE PILLARS:
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Shared Learning
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Co-Creation
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Economic Empowerment
Shared Learning
KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT BORDERS.
We deliver founder education through the BGS Academy, Founder Circles, and a growing global case library—designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical, culturally relevant insight.
Co-Creation
TOGETHER, WE BUILD.
Through mentorship exchanges, collaborative programs, and cross-border partnerships, BGS enables founders to co-create ventures, solutions, and opportunities across regions.
Economic Empowerment
INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES.
We work to unlock capital, partnerships, and pathways to scale by connecting founders with investors, institutions, and global markets.
WHAT WE OFFER
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BGS ACADEMY
Founder education through courses, webinars, and masterclasses.
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FOUNDER CIRCLES
Peer learning communities connecting founders across regions.
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MENTORSHIP EXCHANGES
Diaspora-to-Africa mentorship and knowledge transfer.
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GLOBAL CASE LIBRARY
Stories and insights from Black-led ventures worldwide.
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BGS HUBS
Local ecosystems launching in Gambia, Kenya, and beyond.
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BGS CAPITAL
BGS Capital operates at the intersection of venture capital and company creation.
GLOBAL REACH
BGS operates at the intersection of Africa and the global Diaspora, building bridges between local ecosystems and global opportunity.
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Launching hubs in Gambia and Kenya
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Expanding to North America, the Caribbean, and Europe
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Supporting founders across multiple continents
WHY IT MATTERS
Black entrepreneurs are building solutions for the world—but systemic barriers continue to limit access to resources, networks, and capital.
BGS exists to change that.
By connecting Black founders globally, we help transform ideas into enterprises, and enterprises into engines of economic empowerment.
IMPACT SNAPSHOT
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Global community of founders, mentors, and partners
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Multiple programs advancing Black entrepreneurship
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Cross-border collaborations and mentorship connections
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Building pathways to capital and scale
Black Capital Week
- Live interviews with Black investors
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“Ask Me Anything” (AMA) with successful founders
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Capital Clinics: 1-on-1 sessions with funders
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Resource drops (grant lists, funding guides)
Connect. Learn. Co-Create.
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba.
Founder, AIG
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba
Founder, AIG
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba
Founder, AIG
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba
Founder, AIG
Global Partners
A global ecosystem supporting Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors across continents.
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Insights
Featured Articles
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