Building is better in Brooklyn.

Based in Brooklyn, BK-XL is an early-stage, industry-agnostic startup accelerator program focused on supporting underrepresented founders. The accelerator is powered by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation’s Social Justice Fund.

BK-XL’s ten-week accelerator provides underrepresented founders with access to early-stage venture financing on best-in-class terms while providing office space in Brooklyn and ongoing mentorship/support from investors and operators at Blue Pool Capital, Udy Road Holdings, BSE Global, the Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, and an advisory council consisting of leading venture capital firms.