Are you a Black female entrepreneur in need of an investor to fund your startup or small business? Serena Williams has teamed up with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of dating app Bumble, to invest in young entrepreneurs of color.
According to the Small Business Administration, approximately 500,000 new businesses are started every year in the United States. Black female-led businesses grew by 164% in the decade leading up to 2018.
Serena and Whitney are seeking Black female applicants to pitch their ideas for their startups or small business.
“We’re working together to build a bigger, more equitable table,” the tennis superstar wrote on Instagram.com on Friday. “If you’re a woman entrepreneur of color, apply through the app.”
Click here to apply. Applications will be accepted today through March 27.
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