Black Business Month: Black-Owned Tech Companies You Should Know About
In honor of National Black Business Month, BET.com is spotlighting trailblazing Black entrepreneurs who are redefining success and paving the way for future generations.
The tech industry has evolved dramatically since its early days, beginning with the development of fundamental computing technology and expanding into an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation. Black tech companies are growing and have played a pivotal role in this evolution.
Founders like Morgan DeBaun of Blavity and Jewel Burks Solomon of Partpic have contributed cutting-edge technologies and enhanced diversity and representation within the tech industry. These companies have tackled gaps in financial technology, health tech, and media, demonstrating the essential role that Black entrepreneurs have in shaping the industry’s future and driving inclusive progress.
Below are six Black-owned tech companies you should know about.
FYI - Focus Your Ideas
FYI - Focus Your Ideas, founded by .i.am and Sunil Reddy, is an AI-powered messenger and productivity platform built for creatives and their teams to manage their digital assets. The app was launched in 2023.
SodoMoodLab
SodoMoodLab is a tech source music library and song licensing company that compiles a database of various aspiring composers seeking to get their arrangements and sonics placed. Wyclef Jean and Madeline Nelson founded it.
A.I. SECTOR
A.I. SECTOR is a creative tech hub powered by Venus Rose's Haus of Creators. The company provides education and produces content and experiences around the culture of technology. With its quarterly digital magazine, readers are taken on a riveting journey through Al's ever-evolving landscape, offering insightful analyses, thought-provoking features, and exclusive interviews with industry pioneers.
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Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code is a nonprofit organization created to help Black girls believe that they belong in tech and provide them with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead in the industry.
The company partners with schools, local organizations, and volunteers to offer in-person and virtual learning opportunities.
PlayVS
PlayVS, created by Delane Parnell in 2018, is a company used by U.S. schools to create electronic sports teams and participate in state-sanctioned, competitive leagues.
The web app schedules matches, tracks player statistics, and auto-reports wins and losses.
Praxis Labs
Praxis Labs is an immersive learning platform founded by women of color.
Through AI, the company helps managers develop inclusive leadership skills and its clients to create best in class workplaces, products and services.
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