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BlackOakTV

DefunctYC S21Techstars '21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

A subscription video platform that helps Black viewers discover and watch content created by and featuring Black creators and performers.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentEntertainmentCommunitySubscriptionsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

BlackOakTV was founded in 2020 by Uzo Ometu and Iyanu Obidele.

UOUzo Ometu
Uzo Ometuin𝕏CEO & Founder2020–2025Uzo Ometu has background in journalism, entertainment, and technology. He is building BlackOakTV to expand content from underrepresented creators.
IOIyanu Obidele
Iyanu ObideleinCo-founder · Chief Technology Officer2021–2025Iyanu Obidele previously worked at Intel and Facebook, where he built cloud orchestration systems and products serving millions of users. He is now building BlackOakTV with Uzo Ometu.

Investors · 3

TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Backstage CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $50K

In the news

Black-Focused Streamer Relaunches with Eyes On Cementing the Proliferation of Black Contentprnewswire.com · Jul 2022SVOD Services kweliTV, BlackOakTV Place Bets on U.S. Subscriber Revenue Growth, Slower International Market Expansion - The Plugtpinsights.com · Oct 2021Former YouTube Employee Launches 'BlackOakTV' Streaming Service To Superserve Black Viewers And Creators - Tubefiltertubefilter.com · Feb 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does BlackOakTV do?
A subscription video platform that helps Black viewers discover and watch content created by and featuring Black creators and performers.
Who founded BlackOakTV?
BlackOakTV was founded by Uzo Ometu, Iyanu Obidele in 2020.
Who are BlackOakTV's investors?
BlackOakTV's investors include Techstars, Y Combinator, Backstage Capital.
Where is BlackOakTV headquartered?
BlackOakTV is headquartered in New York City, US.