Events

Whether you need to recharge after last night's happy hours or escape  gloomy news headlines, kick off your day with a wholesome breakfast. No agenda, just coffee and conversation with investors and founders who believe tech doesn't have to be toxic. RSVP ASAP, limited spots.

Morning Tea

Join us as BLCK VC hosts a Knowledge Share, in collaboration with New Enterprise Associates.

Vanessa Larco from NEA will be sharing ways to gauge a startup's product market fit by leveraging learnings from her time as a Product Management Leader at Box, Twilio, Disney, and Xbox. Wine and appetizers will be provided. Come grab a drink/bite and learn something new!

BLCK VC Knowledge Share: How to Gauge Product/Use Case Fit – Lessons from Product Management

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience filled with great food, conversation, and memories! As we near the end of a great month filled with Black excellence, we want to provide an intimate space for us to gather and build relationships that'll last throughout the months to come. This dinner event promises to be a night to remember with delicious cuisine, good company, and a warm atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bay Area Investor Dinner

 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 day of laughter, sunshine, and the dope individuals that make up our community! Bring your favorite blanket, some snacks, drinks, and any outdoor games you'd like to share. We'll just be enjoying the vibes and one another :)

By joining this event you are agreeing to the BLCK VC community guidelines and terms of service.BLCK VC Community Guidelines: 

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BLCK VC SF Chapter: SUMMER PICNIC!

Are you eager to understand the complex world of venture capital term sheets? Join us for an insightful session hosted by BLCK VC in partnership with Jones Day, where we aim to answer all your legal questions that you've been afraid to ask. This event offers a safe and welcoming environment to explore the intricacies of contracts without any fear of judgment. No question is considered silly or unimportant!

​By joining this event you are agreeing to the BLCK VC community guidelines and terms of service.

https://www.blckvc.org/community-guidelines

Knowledge Share: Venture Capital Term Sheets 

Join us as BLCK VC hosts a Knowledge Share event, in collaboration with GGV.

Join us for an enlightening evening of knowledge sharing as BLCK VC, in partnership with GGV, presents a captivating event that brings together the brightest minds in the venture capital and technology space. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity to expand your insights and network with industry leaders.

 is a Managing Partner at GGV Capital, focusing on early-stage investments across the global digital economy ecosystem. He is consistently recognized among the top venture capital investors in the world, having been named to the Forbes Midas list nine consecutive years from 2013-2021, most recently ranking #3. His portfolio includes 17 companies valued at more than $1 billion, including Affirm, Airbnb, Peloton, StockX, and Wish. Hans oversees GGV’s DE&I initiatives, and he is the co-host of the popular podcast, “Evolving for the Next Billion” on entrepreneurship in the US, China, India, SE Asia, and Latin America.

 is an Investor at GGV Capital, where she is focused on application layer SaaS, including vertical SaaS, SMBTech, and the API economy. In 2022, she launched GGV’s 

, showcasing the most promising private companies in each category. Prior to joining GGV, Chelcie spent time in strategic and operating roles at Google, CBS, and MediaLink. Chelcie received a B.A. from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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