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Since 2021, Google For Startups Black Founders Fund has backed 46 African startups across 48 disclosed funding rounds totaling $15.9M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is a Google for Startups initiative that provides non-dilutive cash awards and hands-on support to Black-led startups. Google says the fund was established in 2020 and offers recipients mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support. In Africa, the program has supported Black founders with technology-based products or services in the early or growth phase. The investment data provided shows activity from October 2021 through November 2025, with 35 rounds totaling $14.5 million, concentrated in grant funding and one pre-seed and one pre-Series A investment. Its Africa portfolio spans Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, and Cameroon, with the strongest concentration in fintech, logistics and supply chain, and health tech. Notable backing in the provided data includes Zanifu, Raenest, Tushop, truQ, Haul247, WellaHealth, Eversend, and Healthtracka. Google also states that the program is designed to support Black founders with capital and resources to help them scale and create community impact.
Data updated · Aug 13, 2026
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Google For Startups Black Founders Fund has backed 46 African startups across 48 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $15.9M since 2021.
Mostly Grant: 46 of its 48 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Pre-Seed (1).
Google For Startups Black Founders Fund's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (24), Kenya (7), South Africa (6), and 5 more countries.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (11), Logistics & Supply Chain (7), Health Tech (7), and 13 more sectors.
Google For Startups Black Founders Fund most often shares rounds with Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab (1 shared deal), Digital Africa (AFD) (1 shared deal), Orbit Ventures (1 shared deal).
The provided data lists Zanifu, Raenest, Tushop, truQ, Haul247, WellaHealth, Eversend, Healthtracka, and many others. These companies span fintech, logistics, health tech, and consumer services.
Google says the fund provides non-dilutive cash awards, along with mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support. In the Africa program, founders can apply if they are Black founders with an active leadership role in a qualifying startup.