authored by Tony O. Lawson. Footwork, a venture capital firm located in San Francisco, was co-established by Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi. The firm […]
Category: Black Enterprise
Makeup Brands Owned by Black Entrepreneurs You Should Be Aware Of: Part 2
Black consumers continue to drive trends and spending in the beauty industry, accounting for a significant share of makeup product sales. Yet Black-owned brands still […]
Understand the Assignment: The Slutty Vegan Case Study
by Tony O. Lawson Recent headlines about Slutty Vegan and its founder, Pinky Cole, have stirred debate and speculation throughout the business and cultural landscape. Many […]
Tasty African Food: The £7M Food Chain Making Waves in the UK
Tasty African Food has become a standout success story in the UK’s Black-owned business scene. Founded by Michael and Abi Olaleye in 2000, this brand […]
Nigerian Billionaire Dangote Partners With Ethiopia for $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
Ethiopia has signed a $2.5 billion agreement with the Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, to build one of the world’s largest fertilizer […]
Photodom: A Camera Shop and Film Lab Owned by Black Entrepreneurs Bringing Analog Photography Back to Life in New York City.
Photodom is a camera store, full-service film lab, and photo studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by Dominick Lewis, it started in 2020 as a tiny third-floor walk-up. […]
Movement Money: A $350 Million Company Transforming Protests into Investment Strength
In June 2025, demonstrators swarmed the streets of Los Angeles due to a fresh series of ICE raids aimed at immigrant communities, conducted with minimal […]
The $20 billion sports industry in Africa is drawing global investment interest.
Africa is evolving beyond being merely a source of top athletic talent; it is emerging as a significant investment opportunity in sports, entertainment, and cultural […]
Skincare Brands Owned by Black Entrepreneurs You Should Be Aware Of: Volume 2
Following the announcement of Ami Colé’s closure after securing significant funding and receiving various accolades, there are growing questions about the future for other Black […]
Virtual Business Gathering Scheduled for July 23, 2025.
Come participate in our upcoming BlackBusinessList event. Join us for a Virtual Meetup on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST. […]