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Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there's a catch
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.