Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Target Final Close
Expected completion of the $50M CAD fundraise.
Fund II First Close
BKR announces $20M CAD raised toward its $50M CAD target.
Deployment Phase
Active sourcing and investment in early-stage Black-led tech companies.
Fund I Launch
BKR Capital launches as Canada's first Black-led VC firm.
BKR Capital has reached a $20 million CAD ($14.5 million USD) first close for its second fund, aiming for a total of $50 million CAD. The firm continues its mission to bridge the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs, focusing on early-stage technology companies across North America.
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