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Black Global Startups

We don’t wait for the future.
We build it.

BGS aims to build a bridge of entrepreneurship, cultural creativity, and Black economic empowerment by connecting Black entrepreneurs through shared learning, co-creation, and community building.
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SHARED LEARNING

Knowledge-sharing that bridges continents and contexts

  1. BGS Academy

    Courses, webinars, and founder-led masterclasses

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  2. Founder Circles

    Peer-to-peer learning groups by industry or region

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  3. Global Case Library

    Case studies of successful Black-led ventures

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  4. Mentorship Exchanges

    Diaspora-to-Africa mentorship programs

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CO-WORKING SPACES

Building ventures and solutions together
  • 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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CO-CREATION

Building ventures and solutions together
  • 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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FOUNDERS CIRCLE

The Founders Circle is your front-row seat to the future of Black innovation. As a founding member, you’ll gain early access to exclusive events, curated resources, and powerful connections across industries and continents.
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Founders Residency

A 3-MONTH VIRTUAL OR HYBRID RESIDENCY THAT BRINGS TOGETHER SELECTED BLACK FOUNDERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE TO CO-BUILD, CO-LEARN, AND GAIN VISIBILITY.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Weekly expert sessions (business modeling, fundraising, cultural branding)

  • Founder matching across geographies

  • Final pitch showcase to partners/investors

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Black Capital Week

A WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN FEATURING:
  • Daily live interviews with Black investors

  • “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) with successful founders

  • Capital Clinics: 1-on-1 sessions with funders

  • Resource drops (grant lists, funding guides)

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How BGS Works

BGS matches startups with complementary strengths across continents. Together, they gain fresh perspectives, access new markets, and accelerate growth by building as one team.
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"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."

Buba Manjang
Entrepreneur

"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."

Buba Manjang
Entrepreneur

"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."

Buba Manjang
Entrepreneur

"BGS gave us an opportunity to co-create with like-minded people on shared goals."

Buba Manjang
Entrepreneur

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