Brooklyn-born. For BIPOC founders. Up to $500k per company.

BK-XL is an early-stage startup accelerator program focused on BIPOC founders and based in Brooklyn. The accelerator is a partnership between the Social Justice Fund and Visible Hands.

The ten-week accelerator will provide BIPOC founders with access to early-stage venture financing on best-in-class terms while providing office space and ongoing mentorship / support from investors and operators at Blue Pool Capital, Visible Hands, BSE Global, the Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, and other partnering organizations.