Black Operators Fund, the premier seed fund for Black founders.

Joined March 2021
Still feeling the energy from the @TCfounders showcase luncheon. So many new relationships built today. Looks like we will continue to be the most performant accelerator for #BlackFounders when it comes to raising (though all underrepresented founders should apply)
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🚀 Are you an exceptional pre-seed Black, Latinx, or womxn tech founder looking to raise capital? Applications are now OPEN for Transparent Collective's Batch 10 Early Stage Program & Showcase! 🌟 Apply here: transparentcollective.com/ap…
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63% of Black founders who completed the program got funded 💰....just saying 🤷🏽‍♂️, better odds than YC if you looking like me 😁
🚀 Are you an exceptional pre-seed Black, Latinx, or womxn tech founder looking to raise capital? Applications are now OPEN for Transparent Collective's Batch 10 Early Stage Program & Showcase! 🌟 Apply here: transparentcollective.com/ap…
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Truly enjoyed my first trip to the vineyard. Quality time with quality people , I'll be back #oakbluff #edgartown
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🚨 As we kick off #blackhistorymonth, we're asking our community to help us continue our efforts to diversify the tech landscape and assist #blackfounders in accessing funding. Please consider making a donation: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu…
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Black Ops retweeted
As the investment landscape changes, fund managers and their teams need new strategies to stay competitive. Hear from @jkk @iamnancyat @pitdesi and @MotownIni about how to keep investors engaged while supporting founders at Carta Equity Summit on Dec. 7: crt.cx/3goOK1n
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Proud that from our portfolio @refashiond: @JoinDenim, @Greenscreens_ai, @leaflogistics, @ShipdayInc, and @getstimulus are among the startups featured on this market map of emerging supply chain technology startups.
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My 1st @BusinessInsider feature and it’s pretty amazing. The #InsiderT100 features the power players behind the most significant trends of the year. I’m honored to be featured as one of the 10 leaders transforming #supplychain w/ @getstimulus bit.ly/3XmZa2i – at Philadelphia, PA
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Rapid 🔥 insights from Vernon Coleman @VernTheLegend, one of the youngest Black founders to raise $4M+ 👉 On Investors ➡️ "People believe in your process when you bring them into the process" Read his full interview: tcfounders.medium.com/transp…
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Investing in underrepresented founders pays off (literally). @MotownIni (@PilotlyInsights , @BlackOpsVC ) shares research-backed advice for investors who want to avoid missing out on opportunities with POC and women founders: dash.rhetoric.app/view/2810/…
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Excited for our @close_first Quarterly Meeting Nov 7 @ 12pm ET "Firm Building, Exits & Reserves In A Turbulent VC Market" w/ @Base10Partners' Ade Ajao, @floodgatefund's @donutsdidthis & @northzoneVC's @pjparson f/t @carohuaranca @MotownIni @Lumikai &... linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Damn, @MotownIni is killing it
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October 21st is around the corner and we’re so excited for our #Batch9 Startup Showcase. Be sure to save the date 🗓️ Join us to support and share in the moment where our latest batch of Founders pitch you their companies. Save your spot now: ow.ly/L3ug50L5YTb
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See the full power panel moderated by @britnmorse, Associate Editor at @Inc Magazine joined by some of our investors and supply chain experts: @BlackOpsVC, @REFASHIOND Ventures, and @NMFuture #supplychain #diversity #investment #stimulus
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Stanard will discuss her recently closed oversubscribed $2.5M round and will be accompanied by some of her investors and supply chain experts: @BlackOpsVC, @refashiond, and @NMFuture moderated by @Inc Magazine. bit.ly/3cdCqis (4/4)
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FREE workshop alert (!!) AMA with Vernon Coleman @VernTheLegend the founder of #ClickApp & one of the youngest Black founders to raise VC funding! 🔥 Come with your burning questions! Mark your calendars for tomorrow 8/11 at 12 PM PST and RSVP here: ow.ly/z9sR50Ke6ha
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Join us for our upcoming Financial Forecast Workshop next week 8/4 at 10:15am PST with Patrick Rielly, a VC investor @MorganStanley (!!) We'll deep dive into financial forecasting. Mark your calendars and RSVP here: ow.ly/kiGW50K7Ol0.
Black Ops retweeted
Had the honor of helping @denise_umubyeyi and @BoldYou announce the closing of their $4.25 million seed led by @BlackOpsVC for @TechCrunch This adds them to the small, growing list of Black women who’ve managed to raise $1 million or more in funding! techcrunch.com/2022/06/08/fi…
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Replying to @livegistics
@livegistics team checked in on their whirlwind bay area trip. Great building with these fellas as they continue to scale an amazing business. @BlackOpsVC #portfolio #DetroitRoots
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❗Today’s the day❗Our latest TC #Batch8 Founders take the stage to share their individual visions for their companies. Join us and support them as they pitch! Grab a spot now 👉 eventbrite.com/e/transparent…