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Our continued investment in Black founders and funders

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“We have been preparing for a long time and we can finally capitalize on this incredible opportunity. The support will be used to launch into new cities, fund marketing campaigns and grow our team." — Chudi Iregbulem, Beatmatch

“With this fund we will be expanding our sales and customer relation team to ensure that we keep our customers at the front of our company and to convert more beauty professionals to be a part of our company nationwide.” — Rishielle Giscombe, Glamo

“The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund means a lot to us. The support will be used to ramp up our sales and marketing efforts." — Evan Leaphart, Kiddie Kredit

“I’m most excited about learning and sharing experiences with my new cohort of amazing professionals. With the money awarded to us, we will be growing our sales and customer service team.” — Anthony Edwards Jr, EatOkra

“The support will be used to continue to build out our elearning platform and community so that we can provide an even more impactful learning environment for our students.” — Kyla Bolden, Wiz Kid Learning

“The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund means endless opportunities await us. The support will be used to optimize marketing and sales generation in our underserved market.” — Kayla Wright-Jackson, Transition

“It’s been incredibly hard to raise capital — but the support will be used to automate our sales funnel to reach more businesses, which helps our goal of becoming the informational resource this industry needs!” — Candice Speicher, Buoy Pricing

“The Black Founders Fund will enable us to optimize our event discovery strategy to better serve our customers and make a pivotal hire to drive more impactful partnerships. This support will be invaluable to us reaching our marketing & revenue goals in 2023.” — Jeffrey Osuji, Eventnoire

“The support from the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund will be used to ensure that Femly's organic period care is readily available & accessible around the globe for free!” — Arion Long, Femly

"This is a big time of the year in regards to the upcoming season and we are planning to use this capital to grow our sales processes, grow the team and improve our data strategies.” — Ashton Keys, Athlytic

Alphabet has now invested $100 million in Black-led venture capital firms, startups and organizations supporting Black entrepreneurs. These fourteen investment executives lead the seven venture firms announced as recipients today.

"We are thrilled to partner with Alphabet because it allows us to further execute on our goal to partner alongside diverse management teams rethinking the building blocks of wealth.” - Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner, Zeal Capital Partners

"We are so excited to partner with Alphabet. It has a unique understanding of the opportunity between our foundry and our fund and is well-aligned with our mission to found and fund companies that unlock human potential." – Hamet Watt, Share Ventures

Managing partner Serena Williams and general partner Alison Rapaport Stillman lead Serena Ventures, an investment firm that champions founders whose perspectives and innovations level the playing field for all types of entrepreneurs.

"Alison and I are thrilled to partner with Alphabet. We plan to continue finding amazing founders and companies that improve the lives of everyday people.” – Serena Williams, managing partner, Serena Ventures

Founder-operator and board director Tristan Walker built Heirloom Capital Partners to partner with the founders of disruptive, meaningful companies developing culturally connected products and services that improve lives and serve the needs of people of color.

“We’re excited to continue working with Alphabet to give underrepresented founders and professionals access to the social capital and resources all talent needs to reach its true potential.” – Sean Mendy, partner, Concrete Rose Capital

Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels created Collide Capital, a 100% Black-owned VC firm aiming to usher in a new era of venture capital where opportunities go to the most deserving, not the most privileged.

"Alphabet is not just an investor; they are a partner. Their know-how, network, and willingness to innovate alongside us is the type of collaboration that is necessary for us to transform and diversify tech solutions and VC funding."- Kelauni Jasymn, Black Tech Nation Ventures

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