Get Involved With BMV
Black Men in Venture is building the community and infrastructure Black men need to discover venture, enter the ecosystem, advance in their careers, lead institutions, build ownership, and influence where capital flows.
That work cannot be built by one person or through one event. It requires investors, founders, operators, mentors, firms, institutions, and supporters who believe in creating a more connected and representative innovation economy.
Whether you are looking for community, ready to share your experience, or interested in investing in the mission, there is a place for you at BMV.
Join The Network
The BMV Network is for Black men working in or around venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and capital formation—as well as those actively exploring a pathway into the industry.
By joining the network, you can stay connected to:
BMV events and curated gatherings
Career, fellowship, internship, and board opportunities
Mentorship and professional development
Founder resources and investor connections
BMV programs, research, and ecosystem updates
A growing national directory of Black men across venture
Whether you are discovering venture, trying to break in, building your track record, making partner, or launching a fund, BMV is designed to help you build the relationships and access required for your next stage.
Build with BMV
Bring your experience, relationships, and ideas to the table.
BMV is being built by the community it exists to serve. We are looking for people who want to help create meaningful programs, open doors, share opportunities, and strengthen the ecosystem around Black investors and founders.
Mentor
Support emerging investors, founders, students, and professionals navigating their next step. Mentors may participate in one-on-one matching, office hours, fellowship programming, pitch reviews, or career conversations.
Speak or Facilitate
Share your expertise through fireside chats, workshops, panels, career conversations, founder sessions, and BMV programming.
Volunteer
Help us plan events, grow the network, develop content, manage programs, build partnerships, support communications, or strengthen our operations.
Refer Talent or Founders
Connect BMV with strong candidates, emerging investors, founders raising capital, experienced mentors, and ecosystem leaders who should be part of the network.
Serve as an Advisor
Help shape BMV’s strategy, programming, partnerships, fundraising, and long-term growth as an advisory council or board member.
Become a Program Partner
Collaborate with BMV to create fellowships, scout programs, founder programming, youth exposure initiatives, career pathways, research, or community experiences.
