As we stand on the precipice of something new, the HBCUvc Fund is taking shape— still in its making, yet full of promise. This fund, like the founders it will one day support, is designed to grow and evolve. We imagine investing in high-growth companies—those working at the intersections of climate, clean energy, healthcare, and beyond—companies with the power to reshape our world and leave a lasting imprint.

At the heart of our approach will be an unwavering focus on founders who do more than build businesses. These champions will draw from the deep well of talent within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), incorporating them into their growth, creating a legacy where economic opportunity and societal impact are intertwined. Our hope is to cultivate a cycle of prosperity, where these companies not only grow but become incubators for future innovators, sowing seeds of wealth and opportunity that enrich Black communities and the institutions that have always supported them.

We will harness philanthropic capital to fuel these ventures—investing in a way that brings both financial returns and profound societal change. In doing so, we aim to keep the fund alive and growing, with every return reinvested to sustain HBCUvc’s mission of long-term, systemic transformation.

Our investors, too, will be carefully chosen—HBCU alumni, mission-driven individuals, and philanthropists who see the beauty in building regenerative wealth within Black communities. As we continue to craft this fund, we are exploring ways to ensure that HBCU communities benefit directly from our growth, solidifying our commitment to creating lasting opportunities and impact.

This is only the beginning—a draft of what could be. We invite you to imagine with us, as we build something meant to last.