Lise Birikundavyo

Person

Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Target Final Close

    Expected completion of the $50M CAD fundraise.

  2. Fund II First Close

    BKR announces $20M CAD raised toward its $50M CAD target.

  3. Deployment Phase

    Active sourcing and investment in early-stage Black-led tech companies.

  4. Fund I Launch

    BKR Capital launches as Canada's first Black-led VC firm.

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BKR Capital Secures $14.5M for Fund II Targeting Black-Led Startups

BKR Capital has reached a $20 million CAD ($14.5 million USD) first close for its second fund, aiming for a total of $50 million CAD. The firm continues its mission to bridge the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs, focusing on early-stage technology companies across North America.

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