Annual National Pitch Competition
Apply by March 31st
Despite promises of equity and inclusion, Black entrepreneurs had only received 1.2% of overall venture dollars invested in the U.S. as of June 2022.
- #closethegap -
Despite promises of equity and inclusion, Black entrepreneurs had only received 1.2% of overall venture dollars invested in the U.S. as of June 2022. - #closethegap -
FeverPitch is an initiative curated by Black Connect that provides a platform for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to gain insight from and exposure to venture capitalists and potential investors and customers, community and corporate leaders, executives, seasoned and successful entrepreneurs and professionals and more.
Our goal is to build, empower and boost Black Connect’s startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship by bringing entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and the public together, helping to create innovation and networking hubs and cultivate a pipeline of entrepreneurs.
Founder Justin Buck, pitches his business, PearL Rolling, in the 2023 National Finals. Watch the entire competition.
Congratulations to Justin Buck, Winner of FeverPitch 2023! PearL Rolling received a $10,000 business grant.
MaQueba Massey, Founder of Financial IQ, describes her experiences as an entrepreneur, as a member of Black Connect and as the winner of FeverPtich 2020
“I created FeverPitch to provide a funding opportunity for Black entrepreneurs who are excluded by the stringent rules that govern many pitch competitions.”
Hear what keeps our entrepreneurs motivated in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Justin Buck, Founder of PearL Rolling
Justin Kelly, Founder of SneakPeek
Ladi Ayoola, Founder of Plugtent
Ahriana Edwards, Founder of Vaila Shoes
Laurel Djoukeng, Founder of Sparc
Perez Willie-Nnobu, Founder of Nara Therapy
FeverPitch sponsorship packages are available.
We work with businesses and organizations of all sizes to create a custom sponsorship package.
Contact us for more information.