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Black Global Startups

Emerging Startups

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.

Featured Startups

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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Connect. Co-Create. Thrive.

A global support system rooted in shared identity and ambition
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Oh, See Africa

Africa's most immersive, creator-led media platform - powered by visuals, community, and meaning.

Components:

  • Media (Watch the story)

  • Merchandise (Wear the story)

  • Restaurant (Taste the story)

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Modest Global

Modest Global is a B2B and B2C platform specializing in modest fashion, serving as the central hub for Modest Centers—retail outlets offering culturally aligned, high-quality modest wear. The company aims to streamline sourcing, fulfillment, and distribution processes, catering to both retailers and individual consumers globally.
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Thynkless

Thynkless is an advanced AI-powered SaaS platform designed to assist entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in conceptualizing, developing, and scaling their ventures. By leveraging AI, Thynkless offers an end-to-end business-building solution, encompassing ideation, planning, budgeting, growth strategies, and partnerships. Each feature is tailored to provide actionable insights and streamline decision-making, enabling users to move from ideas to execution efficiently.
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Africa is Green

Africa is Green is a pan-African movement that champions environmental sustainability, regenerative agriculture, green investment, and eco-conscious travel. We are uniting farmers, travelers, activists, and investors to shape a future where both people and planet thrive - together.

Components:

  • We Plant

  • We Grow

  • We Protect

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Swift Afrik

We make it easy for African entrepreneurs, retailers, and institutions to connect with verified global suppliers from China, Turkey, Dubai, India, and the USA. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on growing your business.

Components:

  • We Source

  • We Sell

  • We Deliver

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FriendsyCare

FriendsyCare is more than a service – it’s a community. Whether you’re booking a helper, shopping for essentials, or adopting a senior, you’re joining a network built on compassion, dignity, and connection.
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