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Black Operator Ventures
Investment Management
Oakland, CA 1,860 followers
The first seed fund built by Black founders to invest in Black founders
About us
Black Operator Ventures (Black Ops), founded in 2021, is the first venture capital fund of its kind, managed and led by an all-Black team of founders. Black Ops leads seed-stage investments in Black-led tech companies and may also co-invest in Series A rounds or at the pre-seed stage. Black Ops looks for founders who are resilient, have unique perspective on their market and possess the conviction to win their space. Managed by partners with operator experience, vast networks, and the skills necessary to help scale companies, the fund provides more than capital. Black Ops provides a roadmap to success for Black founders, and aims to create the most billion-dollar valued companies ever founded by Black people.
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http://www.blackopsvc.com
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- Investment Management
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
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- Partnership
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- 2021
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Great to see the energy returning to Austin. In this latest piece from TechCrunch, our Managing Partner James Norman shares his perspective on why SXSW remains a ripe space for making meaningful connections. Intentionality is the key! At Black Operator Ventures, we’re focused on the intentionality behind these gatherings and how they translate into real opportunities for the next generation of builders. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dWW2aRYF #SXSW #VentureCapital #Founders #Networking #BlackOperatorVentures
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We appreciate Forbes diving in on the background of our newest partner Antonia Dean. Her value is immeasurable. The dream team continues to build 💪🏾 https://lnkd.in/gHrCRaMA
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Look out from James Norman @ Transparent Collective x Venture 313 FOUNDER HOUSE. They hosted one of the best events of last year and they're running it back. Tap in 📥
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We are honored to be included again in the Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference at Harvard Business School. Our managing partner had a chance to speak on fund formation, development and investment strategy with an audience that ranged from first year students to investment vets. It's always a pleasure to share our story and lens on the market as we continue to back the most extraordinary founders of our time. Shoutout to Taylor Joyce Kennedy Kelly-Hooks Zoe W. and Princess Aghayere for getting James Norman out there.
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Our founding partners had gem and gem for founders on the AFROTECH podcast. Thanks for the invite Will Lucas.
On the latest Black Tech Green Money podcast from AFROTECH, I spoke with James Norman and Sean Green from Black Operator Ventures about their experiences as venture capitalists and founders. Plus, we discuss how AI is changing the landscape for entrepreneurs. You can check out the full episode at afrotechpodcast.com!
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Today, MedHaul, in collaboration with CancerX, released an evidence-based report following a roundtable we convened with oncology leaders, pharma partners, and health system executives. The conversation surfaced a few uncomfortable realities: -- When logistics fail in cancer care, treatment is delayed. -- When treatment is delayed, disease progresses. -- Evidence consistently shows that cancer patients who experience transportation-related delays face ~30% higher cancer-specific mortality risk. Transportation disruptions, particularly in complex care, are not minor inconveniences. They are clinically and operationally consequential. Appreciate our partners at Moffitt Cancer Center, Advocate Health, AstraZeneca, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rush University Medical Center for grounding this dialogue in substantive data and operational insight. At MedHaul, we’ve long viewed efficient, acuity-appropriate transportation as healthcare infrastructure, not an ancillary platform or service. These insights reinforce that perspective and sharpen where infrastructure must evolve. Looking forward to continuing this progress and deepening partnerships with leaders committed to building systems that reliably support patients through complex care journeys. Kamal Jethwani Diana Gelston Nathalie Occean, MHA, CPHQ Jan Bouten James Norman Preetha Ram Shaun Hawkins Jason Scott Sean Cunliffe Aarti Chandna Meredith Shields Arti Srivastava Candace Hewitt Stefan Lehmann-Karp Erica Murdock Tuoyo Louis Peter Bridges The Aspen Institute Tsion Ghedamu Google for Startups Antonia Dean Dontae Rayford Alexis Roper Angie Molina Michele Courton Brown Taewee Kahrs Noel Shaskan Gena Upshaw Stanford GSB Impact Fund Haas Impact Fund LaunchTN Jeff Pilisuk
Today, MedHaul and CancerX released a pioneering national report and action agenda focused on eliminating the transportation barriers that cause patients to miss cancer treatments and clinical trials. The report draws on insights from a first-of-its-kind national executive roundtable, highlighting how transportation challenges continue to disrupt care and contribute to inequitable outcomes across the cancer and clinical research ecosystem. When a patient undergoing chemotherapy can’t safely get to their appointment, or home afterward, the system has failed. Reliable, medically appropriate transportation is about trust, safety, and dignity. We’re proud to be part of the conversation, with leaders from Moffitt Cancer Center, AstraZeneca, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Health to shift transportation from an afterthought to a standard part of cancer care delivery. 📄Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/gwS8Khja 📁Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/geT-BBRB #CancerCare #HealthEquity #Oncology #PatientAccess #HealthcareInnovation #HLTH #ViVE2026
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"Fundraising is theater: Study the audience to learn your role." Our Managing Partner, James Norman, drops a few gems in Fast Company as he digs into the nuances of raising capital as a Black founder. From navigating the "warm intro" to mastering the pitch, James shares the insights he’s gathered as a 3x founder and VC. https://lnkd.in/gHkARS7J #Blackfounders #venturecapital #fundraising #techfounders #founders #technology
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🚀 We’re Hiring: Contract Operations Manager at EdVisorly! 🚀 I’m excited to share that EdVisorly is growing, and we’re hiring a Contract Operations Manager to join our Partnership Operations team. This is a key role for a thorough, detail-loving operator who also knows how to move quickly when deals and partner timelines are on the line. You’ll help power the systems behind our contracts, vendor compliance, and RFP work — and play a major part in enabling scalable growth across institutions nationwide. ✨ If you enjoy building strong operational foundations, bringing rigor to complex workflows, and accelerating execution when it counts, we’d love to meet you. 🔗 Check out the full job posting and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eYNtY4aH Feel free to DM me with questions — and I’d be grateful for any shares with talented folks in your network! #Hiring #ContractOperations #RevenueOperations #EdTech #HigherEd #OperationsRoles cc Emma McAneny Jill Oakley Jeppe Lori O Hales Lizzie Allison Manny S.