BKR Capital
Venture capitalToronto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
BKR Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to diversifying the face of success by backing promising Black-led technology companies. The firm emphasizes network, technology, and growth as core pillars, supporting founders building technology businesses. It requires a pitch deck for any investment inquiry to be reviewed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
SketchDeck provides embedded teams of creative, marketing, and digital talent that integrate into client organizations to handle marketing operations and creative work.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Chris Finneral(Founder/CEO)inDavid Mack(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveY CombinatorBDC Capital CorporationBoreal VenturesFoundation CapitalMatrix+1 more
Woveo is an agentic AI lending platform that helps financial institutions and community organizations extend credit to underserved small businesses using alternative data and social collateral.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social Good
Jonah Chininga(Founder)in
Co-investorsConcrete VenturesIsland CapitalRelay Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSketchDeck · edmonton.taproot.news · Apr 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BKR Capital invest at?
- BKR Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does BKR Capital focus on?
- BKR Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is BKR Capital located?
- BKR Capital is headquartered in Toronto, CA.
- Who does BKR Capital co-invest with?
- BKR Capital most often shares deals with Advance Venture Partners, Backbone Angels, Conexus Venture Capital, among 8 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamINTERVIEW WITH LISE BIRIKUNDAVYI, CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER OF BKR CAPITAL
SETSI · Lise Birikundavyi
EdTech in Africa: Lise Birikundavyi, BKR Capital, on the state of VC on the Continent
SuperReturnTV · Lise Birikundavyi
Lise Birikundavyi, Managing Partner at BKR Capital | Black investor
SHOPPE BLACK · Lise Birikundavyi
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