Events

​We’re thrilled to bring together members of the fintech community in NYC for Happy Hour! 

Join Cowboy Ventures and On Deck at Betaworks to connect with other operators, founders and investors in the fintech ecosystem over drinks. 

We ask that you only register if you can attend, and we're excited to see you there! 

 Betaworks, 29 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014, United States

Palo Alto-based VC supporting extraordinary seed-stage founders of all backgrounds to build legendary technology companies.

helps people start companies, find their next role, and invest in their careers. Whatever it is you want to do next, our ever-growing community and action-oriented programming will help you get there—fast

Fintech Happy Hour 🎉

BLCK VC is transforming the venture capital industry to mirror the diverse demographics of the U.S. Venture Capital is a crucial component of achieving economic equality; it is a vehicle to build wealth, develop future leaders, and strengthen communities. This year, we’re excited to continue to support the Black venture community through Chapter-based engagements.

Please join us for a very special dinner connecting enterprise-focused Black investors at Rosemary's East in NYC.

BLCK VC NYC Chapter: Enterprise Investor Dinner

​BLCK VC is transforming the venture capital industry to mirror the diverse demographics of the U.S. Venture Capital is a crucial component of achieving economic equality; it is a vehicle to build wealth, develop future leaders, and strengthen communities. 

​Please join us for a special holiday happy hour with our BLCK VC NYC Chapter. 

BLCK VC NYC: Holiday Happy Hour

Space is limited for this event and will prioritize Black women currently in an investing role.

In recognition of Women’s History Month, BLCK VC and GV are hosting an in-person panel and mixer to examine and raise awareness around what it takes to advance a career in VC, via the diverse perspectives of Black women.

We’ll be covering a range of topics such as:

​Founded in 2017, BLCK VC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization built for and by Black venture investors. We are dedicated to increasing the representation of Black investors within venture capital (VC) now and for generations to come. Through our educational programs, active community, and national chapters, BLCK VC provides the tools and connections to accelerate the careers of Black investors. 

​When VC mirrors the diverse demographics of the society in which it operates, all communities benefit. We are a community actively working to transform the venture capital industry to unlock the true value of diversity.

​BLCK VC is the professional organization of Black investors in the U.S, which aims to close the racial funding gap through education, community, and data. Our members and chapters are nationally recognized as diverse leaders shaping the industry’s future.  By mobilizing the key influencers in the industry, we drive meaningful change across the VC landscape. We operate in chapters across the U.S., including Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., allowing us to engage deeply with regional investors and startup ecosystems. Our industry-leading programs help aspiring and existing Black investors succeed in venture capital. We also partner with leading venture firms and mission-aligned non-profit organizations.

BLCK VC + GV: The Advancement of Black Women in VC

 for a free Sculpt Class + post workout tea and juice to start NYC Fintech Week! 

 is an early-stage venture fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, focused on Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, Software Infra, Healthcare, Consumer, and Future of Work.

 is the largest community for founders focused on wellness. Every week, Founder League brings together a group of founders for a free workout class and conversation over coffee.

Join us on Monday, April 24th @ 7:45am for Sculpt class to kick off 

! Space is limited. If you sign up but don't get into the first event, you will be added to the community to get notified about future events. 

Fintech & Fitness: Sculpt @ NYC Fintech Week

 and Mastercard are teaming up during NYC FinTech week for a morning of connections, insight and networking over some light bites! Join us at the Mastercard Office on 

 ET for a special VC breakfast and mixer, followed by a panel discussion featuring Black VC leaders from across the industry who are breaking barriers and changing the game. Read more on the talented team of panelists: 

 is an early-stage investor at F-Prime Capital, where he focuses on FinTech and vertical SaaS investments. Abdul is the co-author of the State of Fintech Report and co-creator of the F-Prime Fintech Index. Prior to joining F-Prime, Abdul invested in emerging markets-based technology startups and worked with a venture-backed digital banking/payments startup in East Africa. Abdul holds joint MBA & MPA/ID degrees from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and the Harvard Kennedy School.

 is a Principal at Primary, where she focuses on fintech. Prior to joining Primary, Abir was a founding member of Serena Ventures where she invested in industry disruptors including Esusu. As an investor, Abir’s lens is informed by an unconventional professional and personal background. Her path to venture includes a childhood in Sweden, Ethiopia and Texas. Abir has experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas as an urban planner, consultant and investor. 

 is a Partner at Cowboy Ventures focused on investing in Seed stage founders with a specialized focus on fintech and vertical SaaS. Prior to joining Cowboy, Jillian was an investor at Anthemis, an early-stage fintech focused venture firm, focused across North America and Europe. She also serves as the head of BLCK VC NYC, the NY arm of BLCK VC. She received her BA from Yale. 

 is the Vice President of Global Partnerships for Mastercard Start Path, the company’s award-winning global startup engagement program. Start Path works with select later-stage startups and helps them to scale, leveraging a combination of Mastercard’s technology, expertise and channels. The startups in the program cover a diverse set of areas including payments, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, wearables, logistics and financial inclusion. Prior to joining the Start Path team, Sabrina worked in Mastercard’s digital payments organization, where she helped build and commercialize several new payment technologies such as Mastercard’s tokenization platform and Mastercard Send. Sabrina received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Cornell University with concentrations in technology and entrepreneurship.

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BLCK VC and Mastercard Present: NYC FinTech Week Breakfast Mixer and VC Panel Discussion

Join us for a fireside chat during NYC Tech Week to learn about the next wave of the embedded fintech revolution. Across insurance, payment, and risk management, we will dive into the trends of innovation within the fintech market with startup and VC leaders.

The Oyster team is excited to introduce our fireside chat panelists including Jillian Williams (Partner @ Cowboy Ventures), Vic Yeh (CEO @ Oyster), Michael Barbosa (CEO @ OatFi), and Charley Ma (Co-Founder @ Exponent).

Please RSVP to access the event location and guarantee participation.

7:00pm - 8:00pm: More networking, snacks, and food

 - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.