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Connect. Learn. Co-create.
We don’t wait for the future.
We build it.
MEMBERS
COUNTRIES
PARTNERSHIPS
STARTUPS
Why BGS
Who We Are
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SHARED LEARNING
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BGS ACADEMY
Courses, webinars, and founder-led masterclasses
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, BGS Academy delivers bite-sized courses, live webinars, and masterclasses led by Black founders who have been there. Dive in, learn practical tools, and apply what works in your own venture.
Do you have something to teach? We welcome founders to lead sessions or share special workshops — pitch your idea and help someone else grow, too.
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FOUNDER CIRCLES
Peer-to-peer learning groups by industry or region
Connect with people who share your background, industry, or career path. In Founder Circles, you’ll collaborate, exchange insights, and share wins or roadblocks in a safe, focused group. It’s your network around the globe — and your accountability squad, too.
Want in? Join a Circle, or help start one in your region or vertical. Share your knowledge — others are waiting to learn from you.
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GLOBAL CASE LIBRARY
Case studies of successful Black-led ventures
See what success looks like — locally and globally. Our Case Library curates stories of hardship, ingenuity, and breakthrough. Learn how Black founders overcame challenges, scaled culture, and built what works in their markets.
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MENTORSHIP EXCHANGES
Diaspora-to-Africa mentorship programs
Bridge continents, build bonds. Mentorship Exchanges connects experienced Black founders in the diaspora with entrepreneurs on the continent. Accelerate learning, open up networks, and foster leadership that spans oceans.
Interested in mentoring or being mentored? Reach out, share your expertise (or your need), and let’s build something bigger together.
Founders Circle
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Founders Residency
KEY FEATURES:
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Weekly expert sessions (business modeling, fundraising, cultural branding)
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Founder matching across geographies
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Final pitch showcase to partners/investors
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CO-CREATION
- BGS Collaborators Lab - A space for co-building startups across borders
- Co-Incubation Program - Pairing startups from different countries to build together
- BGS Co-Design Studio - Product/brand design sprints with cross-continental teams
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Diaspora Capital Bridge
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Cross-border pitch nights
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Investor readiness bootcamps
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Diaspora-to-Africa investor network
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Black Capital Week
- Daily 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 Manjang
Founder
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba Manjang
Founder
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba Manjang
Founder
"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."
Buba Manjang
Founder
Global Partners
Insights