In A Time When Black-Focused VC Funding Is Under Attack, One Business Won Big

Essence Magazine:

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated October 19, 2023

With recent news of Black-focused VC funding engines like Fearless Fund and Hello Alice being sued by right-wing conservatives for racial discrimination, this is a welcome win for Black women in business.

Arion Long, founder of organic period care brand, Femly, delivered a successful pitch and secured $50,000 in funding during the  HI-HERImpact Pitch Competition.

Launched by 1863 Ventures, a Black-led business development

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