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THIS IS

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Pharrell Williams is a visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Black Ambition. He has been a creative force in the music industry and beyond for more than two decades.

The Mission

THE TRUTH IS, BLACK AMBITION IS LIMITLESS

Access is not. Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative working to close the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. We invest capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurs historically left out of traditional investment funnels are building the companies of tomorrow.

WE ALL HAVE A UNITED STAKE IN THE OPENING OPPORTUNITY.

Denetrias “Dee” Charlemange, CEO of Avec Drinks, 2021 Black Ambition Prize Winner

The Prize

The Black Ambition Prize.

Black Ambition’s goal is to fund bold ideas, and to help reduce barriers to capital. Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs will be eligible to receive mentorship and win up to $1,000,000 in funding.

The Black Ambition HBCU Prize.
Black Ambition recognizes HBCUs are vital engines of economic opportunity with important legacies. By tapping into the vibrant and brilliant HBCU community, we will help to fund high potential ideas with our capital that can spark and support the next generation of successful entrepreneurs.
Timeline

The application period is open for two and a half months. Selected semifinalists then participate in a mentorship cohort refining their application and advancing their business. Grand prize winners are announced at the Black Ambition Demo Day. Our Unique Black Ambition prize process at a glance.

March 2023

Applications Open

March 2023

Application Development Workshop, HBCU Track

March 2023
Application Development Workshop, General Track
June 2023

Applications Close

August 2023
Semi-Finalists announced & mentorship cohorts begin
September 2023

Finalists announced and Public Voting begins

Novemeber 2023

National Demo Day

Mentor Program

The Black Ambition mentor program is an initiative that lifts up – and shines a light on – Black and Hispanic founders.  The mentor program provides founders with a community of mentors and fellow founders who support personal well-being and catalyze new relationships.

Black Ambition semifinalists engage in 12-weeks of curated programming focused on accessing mentorship and resources, building a collective among founders, keeping it 100, and glowing up!

Black Ambition’s mission is to close the opportunity and wealth gap in the United States by investing in Black, Hispanic, and HBCU-affiliated founders. We believe that closing the opportunity and wealth gap includes capital, as well as community, mentorship, resources, and networks.

Mentorship

Black Ambition is More Than Access to Capital

Your network is your net worth. We have tapped into a community of leaders who stand in full support of Black Ambition’s mission. These mentors pledge time with cohorts of semifinalists weekly, answering questions, and helping to tighten individual team pitches. These individuals advise the cohorts on specific topics and share their expertise across all facets of entrepreneurship.

We’re a Network of Industry Leaders to Help Guide You on Your Path