Brooklyn Blend is a wellness-focused juice bar and café and eatery rooted in the heart of Brooklyn, serving fresh, nourishing smoothies, juices, and healthy eats inspired by local culture. Our mission is to serve our communities nutrition with kindness while uplifting and connecting the communities we serve. Every item on our menu reflects our commitment to quality, authenticity, and community-driven purpose.

Blackstock & Weber started as my way of telling a new American story rooted in my identity, upbringing, and love for clothes. What began with a single loafer in a studio apartment has grown into a movement, with a flagship store in SoHo and a global community that believes in the power of quality and vision. We’re not just building a brand — we’re reshaping American fashion.

Cee Cee’s Closet NYC is a Black woman-owned brand transforming cultural wisdom into premium body care and vibrant African-inspired fashion that celebrates heritage while delivering visible results. Founded by Nigerian-American sisters, this multimillion-dollar business creates economic opportunities through ethical partnerships with African artisans while empowering women of color to embrace their cultural identity through cult-favorite products that honor tradition and innovation.

Cyphr powers near risk-free lending through a financial AI model trained on the very borrowers traditional systems overlook. Our platform eliminates bias, credit score dependence, and lengthy underwriting by using real-time financial data to assess readiness and generate lender-approved packages instantly. We make it possible to confidently move capital into underestimated communities—at scale.

Franklin’s Fruit Tea crafts premium, small-batch fruit teas inspired by Southern tradition and bold, nostalgic flavors. Founded by African American entrepreneurs, our beverages are a celebration in every sip — offering a dessert-like indulgence made with real ingredients. We are scaling from a beloved local favorite to a national brand through retail partnerships, community engagement, and a commitment to economic empowerment.

FullScale is a holding company that merges commerce and entertainment by developing talent-led brands integrated into unscripted reality content. We partner with celebrities to create product lines—like premium seasonings or accessories—that launch through strategic licensing and distribution deals. Our approach ensures rapid audience engagement, sustainable revenue, and broad cultural impact.

Most Popular Venture Award Winner: Green Book Global is the TripAdvisor for the $145B+ Black travel market. Our app and website help Black travelers plan trips with confidence using user-generated travel insights from a Black perspective across 9 dimensions. Travelers review cities, not just hotels or attractions, based on what it’s like Traveling While Black and other categories, and you can book with brands like Marriott while earning cash-back.