What a week!
Today, we announced the opening of applications for the fifth cohort of our Tech for an Equitable Future product grant program today at Forge. We’re partnering with BET+, the premium streaming entertainment service and valued GSA customer, to break down barriers for underrepresented founders by offering 12 months of free access to Braze technology and services.
🌟 About: Applications are open through January 17, at which point we’ll select 20 startups across APAC, EMEA, and North America to join Cohort 5.
🤝 BET+ x Braze: Through this partnership, BET+ will provide select participants of the program with 1:1 mentorship, access to a BET+ branding masterclass, free email advertising, and more
💡 Why It Matters: In 2023, Black-founded startups received less than 0.5% of U.S. venture funding, and women-founded startups just 2.2%. Braze is committed to leveling the playing field for underrepresented founders. Through this program, we’ve donated over $900,000 in product value to startups in FY'25 alone.
📢 Apply or Share the Word: Applications are open now through Jan. 17, 2025. Apply HERE by clicking the Apply Now button.
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