Get capital-ready with fundraising insights & strategies developed for Black-led tech startups.
In partnership with
Our Alumni
Develop your capital strategy with 3 months of access to an entrepreneurship residence over Yspace, York University’s virtual incubation program for early-stage tech entrepreneurs.
Keep everything you’ve built. All BEA programs are non-dilutive—we don’t take any equity from your company.
Session Dates
September 12, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Apply From
June 9 - August 11, 2023
Applicant Interviews
August 20 - 25, 2023
Session Dates
September 12, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Apply From
June 9 - August 11, 2023
Applicant Interviews
August 20 - 25, 2023
Demo Day:
February 1, 2024
Cohorts and graduates of our Investment Bootcamp will get ongoing access to peer founder circles and other startup perks from the BEA Learning Community.
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
“When I look back, I see The Hatchery as the tipping point for me because I quit my job and threw myself into Kepler full-time. The program provided exactly the right environment for us to grow as we were first developing our product.”
Learn more details about the program below, or get in touch with us for all other enquiries.
The BEA’s Investment Bootcamp is a 4-month bootcamp that equips early-stage, Black-led startups with the training, mentorship and fundraising insights to secure early capital.
Applications for our next Investment Bootcamp are open from June 9, 2023 and due on August 11, 2023. Applicant interviews will take place between August 20 – 25.
The cohort will run from September 12, 2023 to January 31, 2024, with the final Demo Day taking place on February 1, 2024.
Nothing! All BEA programs are free and non-dilutive (we take no equity).
Participants of the Investment Bootcamp will receive 3 months of YSpace Membership and all its startup perks, including dedicated office hours for both Streams.
Our Investment Bootcamp is open to all Black-identifying individuals over the age of 18, located within Southern Ontario.
There are 2 streams of the Investment Bootcamp. Stream 1 is for pre-revenue stage startups with limited or no existing traction, but have a validated MVP. Stream 2 is for post-revenue stage startups with some existing traction, at a minimum $1,000 MRR.
Startups applying to either streams of the Investment Bootcamp must be at least 50% Black-owned.
Participants are expected to contribute a minimum of 2 – 5 hours a week to participate in the educational workshops and connect with their mentors. Any additional time they have to complete the work required to push their business idea forward will be up to the participant.
A maximum of 10 applicants will be chosen for each stream per cohort.
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