Three Twin Cities Founders Receive Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Awards

What to know about the Twin Cities recipients of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund:

• The fun is a $5 million initiative to provide Black-led startups with cash awards up to $100,000
• The awards are non-dilutive; founders are not giving up any ownership
• The three Twin Cities recipients (and the amounts awarded) are
  • Damola Ogundipe, CEO of Civic Eagle — $100,000
  • Kenya McKnight, Founder and President of Black Women’s Wealth Alliance — $50,000
  • Jonathan Rabb, Founder of Watch the Yard — $50,000

Check out the full list of the 76 Black Founders Fund recipients.

We’re excited to be a recipient of this important fund. Thank you @GoogleStartups for your continued support and investment! #FundBlackFounders https://t.co/TWr6KcXHj4

— Enview by Civic Eagle (@Civic_Eagle) October 6, 2020