
May 31, 2026
✦TechCrunch
Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there's a catch
Black founders got the most money since 2022, with $643 million raised this year! But, it's mostly from a few big deals. Crunchbase's Gené Teare said, "access to networks, relationships, and early introductions" still holds many back. This funding is still small compared to the total.