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Financial Services - Asset Management
Leading Black-owned asset management firm founded 1995 by Tracy Maitland. Focuses on capital preservation using ESG principles for institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices.
~29 yrs operating
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Online Directory / Affiliate Program
Earn passive income as a FREE affiliate promoting Black-owned businesses. One of the fastest-growing Black business directories with 2,000+ businesses nationwide. Free to list your own business.
~10 yrs operating
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Media / Broadcasting / Entertainment
Largest solely Black-owned media conglomerate in the U.S., founded 1993 by Byron Allen. Owns The Weather Channel, TheGrio, 10+ local TV affiliates. Advertising and broadcasting partnerships available.
~32 yrs operating
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Beauty / Natural Hair Care Products
Science-backed, dermatologist-founded hair care for textured/natural hair, founded 2017. Free affiliate program and wholesale inquiries for resellers. Available at BLK+GRN.
~8 yrs operating
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Financial Services - Mutual Funds
Largest Black-owned mutual fund company in the U.S., founded 1983 by John W. Rogers Jr. Retail investors welcome; minimums as low as $1,000. Focused on supporting minority-owned businesses.
~42 yrs operating
B10 businesses
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Beauty / Hair Styling Tools
Founded 2018 by Shannon Kennard. Invented The Edge Styler 3-in-1 brush for baby hairs. Won 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award. Wholesale and retail partner inquiry available.
~7 yrs operating
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Financial Services - Wealth Advisory
Founded ~2020 by William Huston in Palo Alto, CA. Wealth management and investment advisory for individuals and institutions. Career opportunities available.
~5 yrs operating
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Media / Business Education / Events
Premier Black business magazine since 1970, founded by Earl G. Graves Sr. Free to read online. Annual Entrepreneurs Summit tickets $200-$1,500+. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities available.
~55 yrs operating
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Beauty / SPF Skincare
Founded 2016 by Shontay Lundy. SPF formulas designed for melanated skin with no white cast. Free wholesale application for retailers. Available at Target, Ulta, and Walmart nationwide.
~9 yrs operating
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Nonprofit / Tech Education
Founded 2011 by Kimberly Bryant. Teaches computer programming to girls from underrepresented communities. Free for students. Income opportunities for instructors, facilitators, and corporate partners.
~14 yrs operating
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Digital Media / Tech / Content Platform
Fastest-growing Black millennial media company, founded 2014. Brands: AfroTech, 21Ninety, Travel Noire. AfroTech conference tickets ~$200-$1,000. Raised $9M+ from Google Ventures and Comcast.
~11 yrs operating
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Financial Services - Investment Banking
Wall Street's longest continuously operating Black-owned investment banking firm. 81% Black-owned, offices in 8 cities: NYC, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Oakland, Columbus, and Madison.
~30+ yrs operating
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Natural Beauty and Wellness Marketplace
All-natural marketplace featuring exclusively Black female artisans with non-toxic verified products. Founded 2017. Black women artisans can apply to sell. Free affiliate program available.
~8 yrs operating
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Beauty / Professional Clean Haircare
Black-founded professional clean hair care by Nancy Twine (CEO). Won 6 Allure Best of Beauty Awards. Professional salon partnership available. At Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom nationwide.
~12 yrs operating
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Real Estate - Brokerage / Realtor Training
One of the largest 100% Black independently owned real estate brokerages in the U.S. Realtors can JOIN to receive training, coaching, and leads. Income from real estate commissions. Houston, TX.
~10+ yrs operating
N2 businesses
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Technology / Travel / Black Travel Media Platform
Black-owned digital travel media company serving the African Diaspora. Discover curated travel guides, deals, and community for Black travelers worldwide. Part of the Blavity Inc. family. FREE to browse; premium travel memberships available with up to 60% off hotels and resorts.
~10 yrs operating
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Real Estate Development / Affordable Housing
Founded 2000 by Dr. Gina Merritt. $580M+ portfolio, 8,000+ housing units. Investment in affordable housing development and subcontractor/construction partnerships. Recently launched HVAC contracting division.
~25 yrs operating
O2 businesses
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Financial Services - Largest Black-Owned Bank Nationwide
NATION'S LARGEST Black-owned bank, founded 1968. Named to Inc. Magazine 2024 Best in Business list. Free to open account online from any U.S. state. Business checking, savings, and mortgages available.
~57 yrs operating
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Financial Services - Black-Owned Bank
Founded 1921 in Columbia, SC. Free to open account. Business banking, SBA loans, and community development finance. FDIC-insured, CDFI certified.
~104 yrs operating
P5 businesses
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Beauty / Curl Care Products
Founded 2019 by Tracee Ellis Ross. Curl-conscious products for curly, coily, and tight-textured hair. Products $13-$45. FREE affiliate program. Won 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award. Available at Ulta, Target, and Sephora.
~6 yrs operating
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Real Estate Development - Multi-Billion Dollar
MOST successful Black-owned real estate company in the U.S., founded 1983 by R. Donahue Peebles. Multi-billion-dollar portfolio includes Royal Palm Hotel (Miami), Angels Landing (LA), and Brooklyn Village (NC).
~42 yrs operating
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Financial Services / Insurance / Network Marketing
Founded 1977. Public company (NYSE: PRI). Very popular income vehicle in Black communities. Licensed agents earn income selling life insurance and mutual funds plus residual income from building a team.
~48 yrs operating
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Entertainment / Film and TV Production
Founded ~2020 by Ryan Coogler (director of Black Panther and Sinners). Inked historic ownership deal with MGM/Amazon for Sinners (2025). FREE creator submissions. Production partnerships available.
~5 yrs operating
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Financial Services - Fixed Income
Founded 1991 by Mary Pugh in Seattle, WA. Specializes in active fixed income management for institutional clients and pension funds. Career opportunities available at the firm.
~34 yrs operating
R2 businesses
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Real Estate - Hotel REIT (NYSE: RLJ)
Founded 2000 by Robert L. Johnson (founder of BET). PUBLICLY TRADED REIT on NYSE: anyone can invest by purchasing RLJ stock. 100+ hotel properties. Most accessible way to invest in a Black-owned real estate empire.
~25 yrs operating
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Media / Music TV Network / Digital Media
Founded 2013. Doubled business in 2021 with advertiser diversity pledges, adding AT&T, Cadillac, and PepsiCo as clients. REVOLT Labs supports Black entrepreneurs. Advertising and content creator partnerships available.
~12 yrs operating
S3 businesses
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Online Directory / Restaurant Discovery
Founded ~2022. Premier directory for Black-owned restaurants, bars, and hospitality. 8,000+ listings in 60+ cities. iOS and Android app. Restaurant owners can list FREE or with paid premium placement.
~3 yrs operating
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Beauty / Clean Hair and Scalp Care
Founded 2020 by Hannah Diop and Issa Rae (co-founder). Clean, plant-based formulations for Black hair. Products $12-$30. FREE affiliate program. Available at Target nationwide.
~5 yrs operating
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Online Directory / E-commerce
Founded ~2020. National searchable directory covering restaurants, services, retail, and professionals. Free basic listing; premium tiers available for Black businesses nationwide.
~5 yrs operating
T4 businesses
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Real Estate - Commercial Brokerage
Founded 2006 by T. Dallas Smith in Atlanta. Focused on tenant and buyer representation. 7M+ sq ft commercial leasing and $15B+ in transactions. Subcontract and career employment opportunities.
~19 yrs operating
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Fashion / Luxury Accessories and Apparel
Founded 2005 by Telfar Clemens. Iconic Bushwick Birkin shopping bag became a cultural phenomenon. Sold through drops on website and select retailers. Reseller and brand collaborations available.
~20 yrs operating
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Beauty / Scalp and Hair Care
Founded 2020 by Taraji P. Henson. Products $10-$25. FREE affiliate program. Won multiple 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Awards. Available at Walmart and Sally Beauty nationwide.
~5 yrs operating
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Entertainment / Film and TV Production / Studio
Founded 2006 by Tyler Perry in Atlanta. 330 acres on former Fort McPherson. One of the largest production facilities in the U.S. Production crew, acting, vendor/supplier contracts, and career opportunities available.
~19 yrs operating
U3 businesses
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Cooperative / Artisan Marketplace
Named for the Swahili Kwanzaa principle of cooperative economics. Pittsburgh, PA. Black craftswomen and artisans sell through a cooperative marketplace. Worker-owned: members share in profits.
~20+ yrs operating
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Financial Services - Black-Owned Bank
Founded 1963 in Houston, TX. FDIC-insured minority depository institution. Free to open account. Business banking, commercial loans, and SBA 7(a) loans.
~62 yrs operating
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Media / Broadcasting - Radio and Television
LARGEST African American-owned broadcasting company in the U.S., founded 1980 by Cathy Hughes. 50+ radio stations, TV One, and CLEO TV. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: UONE/UONEK). Advertising and content partnerships.
~45 yrs operating
V1 business
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Financial Services - Private Equity / Tech
Founded 2000 by Robert F. Smith, the WEALTHIEST Black person in America (~$10B net worth). Invests in software and data companies. Pledged to pay off Morehouse College student debt in 2019. Career opportunities available.
~25 yrs operating
W2 businesses
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Online Marketplace / E-commerce
Founded ~2015 as We Buy Black, rebranded to Naspora in 2025. One of the most prominent Black-owned online marketplaces with 5,000+ reviews. Black business owners can open a store and sell products nationwide. Buyers shop exclusively Black-owned brands. Featured by Fast Company. Mission: redistribute billions back into the community.
~10 yrs operating
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Technology / IT Solutions / Federal Contracting
TOP Black-owned company in America. Founded 1990 by billionaire David L. Steward. Annual revenue exceeding $20 BILLION. Largest Black-owned IT company in the U.S. IT career employment and vendor/partner opportunities.
~35 yrs operating
X1 business
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Business Directory / E-commerce / Community Platform
The largest, award-winning platform connecting consumers to Black-owned businesses. Thousands of Black-owned products and services. Black entrepreneurs can list FREE or join the OBWS Founders Club — the fastest-growing community of Black founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.
~8 yrs operating
Y1 business
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Technology / Black Business Directory / E-commerce
Nation's largest directory of Black-owned businesses with 55,000+ listings. Founded by David Derryck. FREE to list your business and browse. Premium advertising tiers available. Covers restaurants, services, retail, and professionals nationwide. AI-powered discovery tools.
~8 yrs operating
Z2 businesses
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Venture Capital - Fintech / Healthcare
Founded 2020 by Nasir Qadree in Washington, DC. Fund I: $50M (backed by Apple, Goldman Sachs, Google, PayPal). Fund II: $75M closed June 2025. Total AUM: $125M+. Diverse startup founders can pitch for FREE.
~5 yrs operating
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Technology / STEAM Toys / Black Children's Education
Founded by Terri Bradley in Atlanta, GA. STEAM toys and educational products celebrating Black innovators and culture. Cultivates curiosity, celebrates Black excellence, and makes learning fun through inclusive STEAM play. Available online and in-store at 211 Mitchell Street, Atlanta. Backed by Truist and accelerator programs.
~5 yrs operating