It was great sharing a stage with community builders like Louis-Edgar Jean-François (Chairman & CEO, Groupe 3737) and Félix Zogning.

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.

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.

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”.

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

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.

Never quite heard a successfully exited founder tell their story the way Timo Armoo does on his episode of Exit Paradox.

#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!