Website Black Girl Ventures
Welcome to BGV’s Fall 2023 Pitch Program. If you’re a founder in Los Angeles, Austin, or NYC, apply to our pitch program TODAY!
The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: we coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connect them to community and professionals to support them on their journey. You don’t need to have experience pitching, nor do you need to have a pitch deck already created. WE WILL HELP YOU WITH EVERYTHING.
To be considered for this program, applicants must be :
Identifying as a Black or Brown woman
Revenue generating
51% owned by Black/Brown women founder(s)
In good standing
What you’ll gain
1st Place Winner: $10K
2nd Place Winner: $6K
3rd Place Winner: $2K
Money raised from the audience’s votes on Raisify.co
Membership to the BGV Connect Incubator
Direct funding and access to a new network of business owners and investors.
Deadlines by city:
Los Angeles: Sept 22 (applications close), Oct 5 (program starts)
Austin: Sept 29 (applications close), Oct 17 (program starts)
NYC: Nov 10 (applications close), Nov 28 (program starts)