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Black Operator Ventures (Black Ops), founded in 2020, is the first venture capital fund of its kind, managed and led by an all-Black team of founders. Black Ops leads seed-stage investments in Black-led tech companies and may also co-invest in Series A rounds or at the pre-seed stage. Black Ops invests in founders who are resilient, have a unique perspective on their market and possess the conviction to win their space. Managed by partners with operator experience, vast networks, and the skills necessary to help scale companies, the fund provides more than capital. Black Ops provides a roadmap to success for Black founders, and aims to create the most billion-dollar valued companies ever founded by Black people.
Overview
Location
United States, Florida, Miami
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2021
Investors 1
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Mentions in press and media 6
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| Jun 8, 2022 | Five to Nine raises $4.25M seed round to help improve the efficiency of DEI initiatives | Five to Nine, which makes event management software, has closed a $4.25 million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures. Launched in 2018, the company’s software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which e... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Whose Your Landlord raises $2.1M for its rental review and data service | Whose Your Landlord,1 or WYL, announced a $2.1 million seed round today led by Black Operator Ventures, better known as BlackOps Ventures. TechCrunch readers will already be aware of BlackOps’ fund, which we covered at launch last December.... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Black Ops Ventures launches to invest in Black founders | The venture capital market is on a tear, pumping capital into a host of startups around the world. It’s generally considered a great time to raise capital and build a technology-centered, disruptive business. For some, that is. While the ve... |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: New fund for Black founders; SmartHop’s record year; Charts of the Week and more | Facebook Tweet Pin LinkedIn Email 1 Black Ops Ventures closes 1st seed fund Black Ops Ventures, based in Miami, announced it has closed its first fund with $13 million. Investors include Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual and individuals ... |
| In a challenging VC landscape, strategy matters for Black founders who raised seed rounds in 2022 | If you pitched to venture capitalists in 2022, you probably know that just a year’s time can create a marked difference in the investing landscape. While 2021 was one of the most fruitful years US founders have ever seen (including the best... |
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FAQ about Black Operator Ventures
When was Black Operator Ventures founded?
Black Operator Ventures was founded in 2021.
What has the press written about Black Operator Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Black Operator Ventures, among them “Five to Nine raises $4.25M seed round to help improve the efficiency of DEI initiatives” (Jun 8, 2022) and “Whose Your Landlord raises $2.1M for its rental review and data service” (Feb 1, 2022).
Is Black Operator Ventures still active?
Yes, Black Operator Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 1, 2026.