Global VC Roundup: Black Founders, FTX US, and Blank Street Coffee

Global VC Roundup: Black Founders, FTX US, and Blank Street Coffee

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The video discusses the challenges black founders face in raising venture capital, highlighting a study showing they receive only a third of the funding compared to others. It also covers Brett Harrison's efforts to raise funds for a crypto software startup aimed at helping traders with algorithmic strategies. Lastly, it mentions Blank Street Coffee's plans to raise new funding, potentially increasing its valuation to $200 million.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason cited for the lower venture capital raised by black founders?

Lack of innovative ideas

Higher operational costs

Limited market access

Smaller founding teams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fundraising target for Brett Harrison's new crypto software startup?

$50 million

$5 million

$10 million

$20 million

3.

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What is the primary purpose of the software being developed by Brett Harrison's startup?

To offer crypto storage solutions

To provide crypto news

To create trading algorithms

To mine cryptocurrencies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential valuation of Blank Street Coffee in its new funding round?

$250 million

$200 million

$150 million

$100 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Blank Street Coffee's goal in its upcoming funding round?

To acquire a competitor

To expand internationally

To launch a new product line

To top its last round valuation