For black founders in the UK things have improved since 2017 when TechCrunch’s Mike Butcher tweeted: “It's great that there are so many UK ‘Women in Tech' type groups now, but where's the support and groups for black tech founders?”

However, on the London circuit, walk from investor event to panel discussion to pitch day and there’s still a sense that black founders are under-represented.

So, for Black History Month HomeHero and The Curtain are hosting an inspiring talk with five incredibly impressive black British founders from London’s startup world, all of whom have raised considerable capital to take their businesses from idea to challenger brand.

Join us in the private screening room at The Curtain members’ club for a panel discussion and Q&A covering the founder journey, challenges, wins and the importance of role models, followed by drinks and conversation.

On the panel:

Kenny Alegbe, Co-Founder and CEO of HomeHero

HomeHero is a platform that makes running a home easier, so you can find time for the things that matter most. Outsource your To Do list to a team of heroes, from domestic chores to bill management to maintenance to cleaning. Kenny’s background includes legal and marketing roles at Mansard Capital (a London-based Macro Hedge Fund), Fragomen LLP (an international law firm) and Merchant Corporate Finance. Kenny is a law graduate and has raised £3mm to date.

Leon Ifayemi, Founder and CEO of SPCE

SPCE supports non-profit and public sector organisations in delivering transformative housing services. SPCE is the only UK company to successfully enrol in and complete the Colliers Proptech Accelerator Powered by Techstars, which supports solutions across the entire real estate value chain.

Rachael Corson, Co-Founder and CEO of Afrocenchix

Afrocenchix is an award-winning haircare business and the first afro brand to be stocked in Wholefoods. Rachael is also a prolific public speaker best known for her winning pitch to P Diddy, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Vee and Vanessa Kingori (British Vogue) at the WeWork Creator awards.

Obi Nwosu, Founder and CEO of Coinfloor

Coinfloor is the UK's longest established bitcoin exchange. Founded with a focus on trust, reliability, security, and service, Coinfloor's goal is to create a safe and accessible place to trade and invest in Bitcoin. Obi's ambition is to support the growth of Bitcoin as a mainstream commodity money by providing financial services that allow the benefits of it to be accessible to all.

And chairing the discussion is... Abdesi Osunsade.

Abadesi Osunsade is the founder of Hustle Crew, NonTechTech, co-host of Techish podcast and the author of new careers advice book, "Dream Big Hustle Hard: A Millennial Woman's Guide to Success in Tech" available on Amazon now .

Timings:

7pm - Arrive for welcome drinks

7.30pm - The panel will begin and last 60 mins with 15 mins for Q&A

8.45pm - 9.30pm - Stay on for drinks and conversation

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HomeHero x The Curtain present Black History Month: Meet The Founders