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Trade Missions

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With the backing and scale of the British Consulate, Industry Leaders and Venture Capitalists, you are enabled to achieve your next stage of growth. Join 1000 Black Voices Trade Mission and achieve your fundraising and growth milestones.

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Founder Spotlight

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Tommie Edwards
Founder Tech1M

With her participation in the 1000 Black Voices Black Tech Accelerator + Trade Mission, where we connected her to Gary Stewart, MD of Techstars NYC powered by J.P. Morgan, Tommie has now been selected to join the first Techstars New York City accelerator, gaining access to investment and world-class resources.

Tech1M will revolutionise the global workplace by simplifying the talent recruitment and retention process for hiring managers while staying aligned with ESG principles. 

Apply NOW to join 1000 Black Voices Trade Mission

Apply now for the next Trade Mission

Sector: Agnostic

Date: 28 October – 1 November 2024

Location: San Francisco, USA

Ticket includes: Trade Mission events + Ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt

Fee: 

Free for Premium 

£1495 for Pay as you Go

During the 5-day Trade Mission, you will have access to

  • Build lasting connections through group sessions and events to develop relationships with the investor community.
  • Gain the knowledge needed of how to land in the US, access capital and scale.
  • Discuss innovation, business models, partnerships and customers with market leaders to understand what helps to gain traction in the US
  • Gain expert advice from industry-leading founders, investors, and tech executives about scaling businesses in the US and globally.
  • Showcase products and services to investors
  • Develop relationships with our world class partners. Previous trade missions partners; the British Consulate, Wilson Sonsini, Techstars, Barclays Rise, Pierce Yates Ventures, Grasshopper Bank and more.
Apply now for the next Trade Mission

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Take the next step in connecting to investment  and scaling! 

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For more information, please contact:

contact@1000BlackVoices.com

Frequently Asked Questions

You can participate in the 1000 Black Voices Trade Mission by applying (See eligibility criteria).

The Trade Mission includes
 
  • The Trade Mission is a program where founders benefit from unique access to the investor community with the opportunity to learn about doing business in the US.
  • Networking with ecosystem partners, founders and VC’s
  • Pitch to VC’s

 

To be eligible for the Trade Mission : 
Seeking to raise capital 
  • Registered company 
  • Technology business
  • Raised funding
  • Traction
  • Expansion to the US on roadmap over the next 6 months – 24 months 
  • Interested in doing business in the US and specifically developing  investor and business connections
  • You are available to attend the Trade Mission during times to be advised
  • Black Heritage with 50% or more ownership and making the key strategic decisions for the company.

Stage 1: Written Application with Video Submission. Closing date to be advised. Early submissions are encouraged. 

Please check that you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above. If you do, then complete the application form using the link below.

Stage 2: Interview 

Shortlisted applicants will be sent an invitation to interview. Post interview they will have 2 days to accept the invitation. 

Stage 3: Selection and Acceptance on the Trade Mission  

Shortlisted applicants will be sent an invitation to join the Trade Mission. They will have 2 days to accept the invitation. 

The cost to join the Trade Mission is
  • Standard fee: Premium free , Pay as you go  £1495 includes Trade Mission events + TechCrunch ticket
  • Travel + hotel + food at your cost
Apply now for the next Trade Mission

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