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Black Founders Programme

In collaboration with Sony Music UK & Sony Music Publishing UK

Supporting startups get investment ready

The Black Founders Programme is an accelerator targeted at pre-seed or seed stage, Black-founded companies creating innovative products and services in the digital entertainment industry.

The aim of the programme is to fast track high-growth potential startups from a business and investment perspective, providing the support needed to increase their investment readiness level.

Sony Music UK is a collaboration partner for this programme and plays an active role in supporting business growth & facilitating connections where possible.

The programme has been running since 2023 and it already has one cohort. Below you can find more information about the benefits, community and the success stories.

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Watch the journey of the cohort

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