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Blacktag
New York, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Blacktag operates a global platform and exclusive network connecting Black creators — including artists, photographers, designers, and musicians — with brand partners, and produces original content. It also runs creator grants and brand collaboration programs.
Founders & leadership
Blacktag was founded in 2019 by Olabode Adebowale, Saada, and Akin Adebowale.
Investors · 3
How we know: Debut Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: plugandplaytechcenter.com · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$3.9MraisedDec 2020 · 13 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Olabode AdebowaleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Osman Shaw Jr.Director
- Michael BlankDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.9M
- Amount sold
- $3.9M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Blacktag do?
- Blacktag operates a global platform and exclusive network connecting Black creators — including artists, photographers, designers, and musicians — with brand partners, and produces original content. It also runs creator grants and brand collaboration programs.
- Who founded Blacktag?
- Blacktag was founded by Olabode Adebowale, Saada, Akin Adebowale in 2019.
- Who are Blacktag's investors?
- Blacktag's investors include Debut Capital, Plug and Play Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
- How much funding has Blacktag raised?
- Blacktag has disclosed $3.9M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Blacktag headquartered?
- Blacktag is headquartered in New York, US.