Despite research consistently showing that more diverse startup teams outperform less diverse teams, in 2019 only 1% of venture capital was allocated to Black entrepreneurs, with a fraction of that capital deployed to Black female entrepreneurs.

We believe that in order to begin to level the playing field, support long-term success by underrepresented entrepreneurs, and address the wealth gap, like-minded organizations and individuals must work together -- hence “Coalition.”

So, R/GA Ventures is partnering with startup ecosystem players including VCs, CVCs, corporations, brands, and other organizations to build a robust support system for Black founders.

At R/GA Ventures, our mission is to work with startups and corporate partners to create a more human future. 

We help corporate partners identify and capitalize on disruptive technologies and emerging behaviors, while supporting startups with financial, creative, and relationship capital to drive growth and returns.

We believe that R/GA Ventures can best contribute to a more equitable startup ecosystem by providing Black startup founders with access to our venture capital, our creative capital, and our network of corporate partners and clients.