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BKR Capital

vc$50MCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$50M

Check Size

$0.2M$1.5M

Location

Canada

Activity

Statusraising

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Investment Thesis

To finance Black entrepreneurs

About BKR Capital

BKR Capital is a Toronto-headquartered venture capital firm founded in 2021 that backs Black-led technology and technology-enabled companies, with a mission to diversify access to capital for overlooked founders. It focuses on early-stage investing and says it aims to make transformational investments in innovative companies addressing unmet needs in diverse communities.[7][4][5]

Sectors

Enterprise SoftwareData & AnalyticsOther

Stages

pre-seedseed

Geography Focus

Canada

Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Ebenezer ArthurPartnerseniorin
Isaac OlowolafeGeneral Partner & Co-Foundersenior
Isaac Olowolafe Jr.General Partner & Co-FounderPartner
Lise BirikundavyiManaging Partner & Co-Founderseniorin𝕏
Rebecca JohnsonDirectorDirectorin

Notable Investments

WoveoElectric TreeWorkindProtexxaMoneta HealthCropMindFyyneArternalCropMind Inc.Cauridor

Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

FAQ

What does BKR Capital invest in?

BKR Capital invests in Enterprise Software, Data & Analytics and Other at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does BKR Capital focus on?

BKR Capital focuses on Canada, and is headquartered in Canada.

What is BKR Capital's typical check size?

BKR Capital typically writes checks of $0.2M to $1.5M.