Latine communities start more businesses per capita than any other racial group in the United States. Latine or Hispanic-owned businesses also contribute over $800 billion annually to the nation’s economy. However, they often face challenges accessing the capital, resources, and support needed for the businesses to thrive. For example, in 2022, Latine and Hispanic founders received just 1.5% of venture capital funding, a drop from 2.5% the previous year. So, this Hispanic Heritage Month, we have compiled a list of resources to empower Latine tech founders nationwide! Resources For Tech Founders SoftBank
African venture capital (VC) firm Enza Capital has closed $58 million across its two funds and announced the launch of its Founder Partner Program. Enza Capital Enza Capital is a multi-stage venture fund that backs startups and founders using technology to solve meaningful problems across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Nairobi-headquartered firm invests in and partners with technology companies building in the fintech, logistics, health, human capital, and climate-smart sectors. The firm began its VC journey in 2019 when it launched an early-stage fund to find, back, and help build category-defining startups
