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1About Black Tech Nation Ventures
Black Tech Nation Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on investments in technology startups with diverse leadership teams. The company primarily funds U.S.-based tech startups founded by Black and/or diverse entrepreneurs, aiming to support underrepresented founders in the technology sector. Black Tech Nation Ventures offers financial investment and a platform for growth to its portfolio companies, which include a variety of tech startups. It was founded in 2021 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Latest Black Tech Nation Ventures News
Jul 10, 2024
LunchTable (formerly Inphlu), a leading brand amplification platform, announced it has raised a $2.4 million seed financing round led by JumpStart Ventures, with participation from Cintrifuse Capital, Black Tech Nation Ventures, South Loop Ventures, Kobol.fund and angel investors. With this funding round, the company announced a strategic rebranding and officially changed its name to LunchTable. This reflects the company’s commitment to driving a deeper connection between fans and sports teams, turning passive spectators into passionate social media advocates. This funding round will expand the sales and marketing team, refine the platform, and build a robust customer support infrastructure. And after successful pilot partnerships with the Cincinnati Reds, FC Cincinnati, the University of Toledo and the University of Cincinnati, LunchTable is poised for growth and preparing for a commercial launch within the next six months. Through gamification, exclusive content, and two-way interaction, LunchTable provides brands a powerful platform to connect with highly engaged audiences. Some of the benefits include targeted exposure for sponsors, authentic fan advocacy, and data insights. KEY QUOTES: “LunchTable evokes a sense of community and shared passion. It represents the watercooler conversations and friendly banter around the metaphorical ‘lunch table’ – a space where fans come together to celebrate their love for the game. The new branding embodies our mission: to create a vibrant online space where fans can connect, engage, and become vocal supporters of their favorite teams and brands.” – Joshua Reid, Founder of LunchTable “LunchTable offers a win-win-win scenario for sports teams, fans, and commercial brands by extending fan engagement beyond game day. We are excited to partner with Josh and his team to bridge the gap between stadiums and the digital world, creating a more interactive and engaging fan experience.” – Hardik Desai, Managing Partner at JumpStart Ventures Pulse 2.0 focuses on business news, profiles, and deal flow coverage.
Black Tech Nation Ventures Investments
7 Investments
Black Tech Nation Ventures has made 7 investments. Their latest investment was in LunchTable as part of their Seed VC on June 18, 2024.
Black Tech Nation Ventures Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/18/2024 | Seed VC | LunchTable | $2.4M | Yes | Cintrifuse, JumpStart Ventures, Kobol Fund, Ohio Gateway Tech Fund, South Loop Ventures, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | 1 |
4/17/2024 | Seed VC - III | |||||
12/14/2023 | Seed VC - II | |||||
8/3/2023 | Seed VC | |||||
6/2/2023 | Seed VC - II |
Date | 6/18/2024 | 4/17/2024 | 12/14/2023 | 8/3/2023 | 6/2/2023 |
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Round | Seed VC | Seed VC - III | Seed VC - II | Seed VC | Seed VC - II |
Company | LunchTable | ||||
Amount | $2.4M | ||||
New? | Yes | ||||
Co-Investors | Cintrifuse, JumpStart Ventures, Kobol Fund, Ohio Gateway Tech Fund, South Loop Ventures, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | ||||
Sources | 1 |
Black Tech Nation Ventures Fund History
1 Fund History
Black Tech Nation Ventures has 1 fund, including Black Tech Nation Ventures.
Closing Date | Fund | Fund Type | Status | Amount | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/28/2024 | Black Tech Nation Ventures | $50M | 1 |
Closing Date | 2/28/2024 |
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Fund | Black Tech Nation Ventures |
Fund Type | |
Status | |
Amount | $50M |
Sources | 1 |
Black Tech Nation Ventures Team
2 Team Members
Black Tech Nation Ventures has 2 team members, including current Chief Financial Officer, Maria Ferguson.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Maria Ferguson | Chief Financial Officer | Current | |
Name | Maria Ferguson | |
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Work History | ||
Title | Chief Financial Officer | |
Status | Current |
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