In the midst of a pandemic, I don’t think we ever expected to see one of the most energized social justice movements in the past few decades. Emboldened by the movement, many are engaging in more frank discussions about the role race plays when it comes to funding opportunities for early-stage tech companies. As a result, venture capitalists, a group historically dominated by white men, has shown increased interest in finding and funding Black founders.
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