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Lise Birikundavyi
@lisebirikundavyi.bsky.social
Cofounder and Managing Partner of BKR Capital
It was great sharing a stage with community builders like Louis-Edgar Jean-François (Chairman & CEO, Groupe 3737) and Félix Zogning.
May 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As we discussed the key insights from the Black Startup Funding Report at the Rep Matters Breakfast Club, the energy in the room reinforced the fact that a homegrown report analyzing the state of VC funding for Black-led startups in Canada, was long over-due.
April 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Women shouldn’t have to wait until 2158 to reach gender parity. But that’s how long the wait will be according to World Economic Forum.
March 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Raising venture money is difficult and more so for underrepresented founders. So, when Yinka Adesesan of The DMZ asked me if there is a cheat code for Black Founders to unlock access to capital, my only thought was “I wish”.
February 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our present is built on the contributions of great Black leaders in the past. And we are responsible for leaving a legacy for the future generations of Black leaders to be inspired from. This #BlackHistoryMonth let’s celebrate our past, present, & future.

#BKRCapital #VentureCapital #BlackFounders
February 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I was excited to share a question for Solve for X podcast featuring Alison Nankivell. With her experience of having navigated past investment cycles, she is undoubtedly one of the sharpest minds in Canada’s tech and innovation community.
January 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Never quite heard a successfully exited founder tell their story the way Timo Armoo does on his episode of Exit Paradox.
January 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#HappyNewYear!

2024 was a big year! BKR Capital made many strides to be proud of, and we are grateful to those who supported us along the way!
January 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM