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12Black-led Venture Capital Firms | Vol. 2 - Shoppe Black
Shoppe Black presents Vol. 2 of its series highlighting venture capital firms led by Black founders and investors, showcasing key players driving investment in diverse entrepreneurs.
6/22/2026
Koobz Secures $7.2 Million to Bring Scalable, Automated Footwear Manufacturing to the U.S. - 3D Printing Industry
Koobz has raised $7.2 million to advance scalable, automated footwear manufacturing in the U.S. using 3D printing technology, aiming to modernize domestic shoe production.
6/30/2025
Culina Health garners $7.9M to enhance virtual nutrition platform - MobiHealthNews
Culina Health has raised $7.9 million in funding to further develop and enhance its virtual nutrition platform, expanding access to dietitian-led health services.
12/19/2024
Telenutrition company Culina Health raises $7.9M series A - Fierce Healthcare
Culina Health, a telenutrition company, has successfully raised $7.9 million in a Series A funding round, signaling growing investor interest in digital nutrition and remote dietary health services.
12/19/2024
Culina Health nabs $7.9M to provide virtual access to registered dietitians - TechCrunch
Culina Health has secured $7.9M in funding to expand its telehealth platform connecting patients with registered dietitians for virtual nutrition counseling and care.
12/19/2024
Culina Health Snags $7.9M to Expand Access to Nutrition Care - MedCity News
Culina Health has raised $7.9 million in funding aimed at expanding access to nutrition care services, signaling growing investor interest in dietitian-led healthcare solutions.
12/19/2024
GV’s youngest partner has launched her own firm - TechCrunch
GV's youngest-ever partner has departed to launch her own investment firm, marking a significant move in the venture capital world as reported by TechCrunch.
5/13/2024
Unlocking the trillion-dollar female economy - TechCrunch
TechCrunch explores the immense economic potential of the female market, valued in the trillions, and how businesses and startups can tap into this underserved and rapidly growing consumer segment.
5/21/2023
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist - KTVU
A Bay Area woman is part of a growing number of Black female venture capitalists making strides in the investment world, highlighting increasing diversity in the traditionally male-dominated VC industry.
2/27/2023
Cake Ventures founder bets on three demographic shifts to fuel innovation - The Business Journals
Cake Ventures' founder identifies three key demographic shifts expected to drive innovation and investment opportunities, highlighting emerging trends shaping the future of business and technology.
1/13/2023
Monique Woodard Unveils Cake Ventures, New $17 Million Fund Focused On ‘Demographic Change’ - Forbes
1/12/2023
Michael B. Jordan & Serena Williams partner to give HBCU students a chance to win $1 million - Rap-Up
Michael B. Jordan and Serena Williams have teamed up to offer HBCU students the opportunity to win $1 million, supporting historically Black colleges and universities.
10/18/2021
Investment Signals
13Nutrition care and digital dietetics services represent an expanding market opportunity with investor backing for growth and accessibility.
Culina Health raised $7.9M in funding to expand access to nutrition care services, indicating investor confidence in the digital nutrition/dietetics market.
Culina Health raised $7.9M to expand virtual access to registered dietitians, indicating investment in telehealth nutrition services.
A former GV partner has launched their own venture firm, signaling confidence in independent fund management and potential focus on early-stage technology investments.
Telenutrition company Culina Health secured $7.9M in Series A funding, demonstrating investor confidence in remote nutrition services.
Growing recognition and focus on building products and services specifically designed for female consumers as a distinct market segment.
Female-focused consumer economy represents a significant untapped market opportunity worth trillions of dollars for venture investment.
Virtual nutrition platforms represent a growing market opportunity in healthcare technology.
Culina Health raised $7.9M in funding to expand their virtual nutrition platform capabilities.
Koobz raised $7.2 million for automated footwear manufacturing using 3D printing technology, indicating VC investment in manufacturing automation and additive manufacturing.
Cake Ventures founder identifies demographic shifts as key drivers of innovation and investment opportunities across multiple sectors.
The fund's thesis centers on demographic change as a key investment opportunity, suggesting focus on businesses serving evolving population segments.
Monique Woodard launches Cake Ventures, a $17 million fund focused on investing in companies addressing demographic change and underserved markets.