Photo by Trac Vu on Unsplash Featured Stories New Grant Pipelines Emerge for Black Tech Founders as Venture Funding Falls Below 1% As venture capital access narrows, corporate grant programs, accelerators, and non-dilutive funding initiatives are becoming a critical capital pipeline for Black technology founders across the U.S. By BEB Editor • 3 min read
News U.S. Tariff Pressures Rise as African Fintech and Healthtech Continue to Attract Capital Black entrepreneurs face rising cost pressures in the United States as tariff uncertainty spreads, while venture capital accelerates across Africa’s fintech and healthtech sectors. By BEB Editor • 5 min read
Featured Stories MTN Nigeria Slashes Tower Costs by $70M—Accelerating 5G Rollout Amid Surging Data Demand in Africa's Largest Telecom Market Nigeria's telecom sector adds N4.4trn to GDP as operators pivot to data services and infrastructure upgrades | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 By BEB Editor • 4 min read
Featured Stories Black-Led Venture Firms Move From Margin to Market Infrastructure Capital Access & Deal Flow By BEB Editor • 8 min read
The Pulse Federal Reserve Proposal Could Enhance Banking Access for Minorities Tuesday, March 3, 2026 By BEB Editor • 4 min read
Featured Stories Black Employer Business Ownership Reaches 201,000 Firms—A $249 Billion Economy Still Chasing Parity Census data reveals exponential growth in Black-owned enterprises, yet structural barriers in capital access and loan approval rates persist. By BEB Editor • 5 min read
The Pulse China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Shakes Up Trade Dynamics for African Exports Monday, March 2, 2026 By BEB Editor • 5 min read
Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash The Week Ahead THE BLACK EXECUTIVE: WEEKLY MARKET WATCH Week of March 2 – March 8, 2026 By BEB Editor • 2 min read
The Pulse New Leadership at African American Leadership Forum Signals Growth Focus Premium Business Intelligence for Black American & African Leaders | Friday, February 20, 2026 By BEB Editor • 6 min read
The Pulse Canada's $3 Million Investment for Black Entrepreneurs Sparks Opportunities Thursday, February 19, 2026 By BEB Editor • 6 min read
News Cherryrock Capital's Mission to Bridge Funding Gaps Wednesday, February 18, 2026 By BEB Editor • 6 min read
News SBA Eligibility Changes Threaten Funding for Black-Owned Businesses Tuesday, February 17, 2026 By BEB Editor • 5 min read
