The Black Girl Ventures Foundation

BGV Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the funding and opportunity gap for under-resourced multicultural entrepreneurs. It supports founders through pitch competitions, accelerator programs, and direct grants, connecting them to funding, mentorship, and community. Its stated mission is to fuel and empower under-resourced multicultural entrepreneurs, with a vision of a world where every founder has a fair shot at building wealth and legacy.

BGV Foundation was founded on the belief that multicultural entrepreneurs have incredible ideas, work ethic, and community support but too often lack access to the networks, capital, and resources that make the difference between a dream and a thriving business. Through pitch competitions, accelerator programs, and direct grants, it has supported hundreds of founders across industries, connecting them to funding, mentorship, and a community that believes in them. Its homepage states it has supported 500+ founders, unlocked $2M+ in funding, worked with 50+ corporate partners, and has 10+ years of impact.

A movement for founders who've been overlooked; framed as investment rather than charity.

1. 1BGV Foundation — Fueling Multicultural Entrepreneursbgvfoundation.org
2. 2About | BGV Foundationbgvfoundation.org
3. 3The Black Girl Ventures Foundationwikidata.org