According to Amex's 2019 State of Women-Owned Business Report, Black women represent 42% of net new businesses started in the last year, which is three times their share of the female population (14%). Yet in the past decade, Black women–led businesses have captured just .06% of the total venture capital funding pie. Let’s close this funding gap and support Black women entrepreneurs on IFW today.
Crowdfunding is a debt-free, low risk way for Black women founders to raise capital.
Help launch Cape Cod’s first eco-friendly soft wash company — restoring homes the green way!
There were times I felt like the world counted me out like I was the ugly duckling trying to find my way, until i found my purpose.
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING WHILE OFFERING RELIABLE RIDES AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
If we close, they lose—help us keep serving.
From runway-ready dresses to statement shoes—help us bring bold fashion to every woman’s closet
A curated supper club blending culture, cuisine & capital, where entrepreneurs pitch big ideas over unforgettable plates.
Wellness Without Compromise — a faith-aligned home for health, community, and renewal.
Crowning Every Curl: Education and Products for Confident Care.
Expand and Sustain the Heart of Plant-Based Ethiopian Cuisine Across the Twin Cities
Looking for resources to jumpstart your business? Apply for IFWOC, the go-to funding resource for diverse, early-stage entrepreneurs.
IFWOC was created with our founding partner Caress to help diverse entrepreneurs bring their dreams into reality through raising capital via crowdfunding and providing grants, coaching, and the connections needed to launch and grow successful businesses.
