By Tony O. Lawson Avenue Growth Partners has closed its second investment fund at its $155 million hard cap, providing the Washington, D.C.-based growth equity […]
Category: Black Enterprise
How Cabo Verde’s World Cup Run Is Fueling a Tourism Boom   Â
For much of its modern history, Cabo Verde was a footnote on the global travel map, a volcanic archipelago off the West African coast known […]
Russell Glen Is Reimagining Urban Redevelopment Through Mixed-Use Communities   Â
By Tony O. Lawson Where Red Bird Mall once stood, boarded up and half-empty, a new stoplight now turns green on Camp Wisdom Road, guiding traffic […]
Overriding Royalty Interests (ORRIs): An Overlooked Oil and Gas Alternative Investment   Â
When investors discuss cash-flow investments, the conversation usually centers on dividend stocks, rental real estate, REITs, private credit, or infrastructure. Yet another asset class has […]
The Architecture of Inequality: Institutional Power, Race, and Entrepreneurship in the United States   Â
An essay by Tahyira Savanna The enduring persistence of racial disparities in the United States is frequently a point of intense national debate. While individual […]
The Architecture of Inequality: Institutional Power, Race, and Entrepreneurship in the United States   Â
An essay by Tahyira Savanna The enduring persistence of racial disparities in the United States is frequently a point of intense national debate. While individual […]
SambaNova Raises $1B at $11B Valuation to Build AI Infrastructure   Â
By Tony O. Lawson Artificial intelligence has created a new category of technology companies focused on building the systems that allow organizations to put AI […]
Restaurants, Wine, and Travel: How Black Entrepreneurs Are Building a Luxury Hospitality Ecosystem   Â
Luxury hospitality is rarely defined by a single experience. A memorable dinner, a thoughtfully curated wine list, or a premium flight reflects the work of […]
Nurses Are Defining How AI Will Be Used in Healthcare   Â
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday healthcare, and its long-term success will depend on the professionals using it most. Incredible Health, a Black-led healthtech […]
The Future of Construction Depends on Better Access to Capital   Â
The construction industry has no shortage of opportunities. Infrastructure investment, manufacturing expansion, energy projects, and commercial development are creating demand for contractors across the country. […]