BKR Capital
Venture capitalToronto · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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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
Founder mafia
2 people who came through BKR Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Cybersecurity ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×3Canada×1
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22022 · 13 dated
Moneta Health provides virtual speech therapy focused on cognitive rehabilitation to treat cognitive impairment and dementia, aiming to improve patients' functional independence and quality of life.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityUnknown (based on service availability), US
Jen Flexman(Co-founder & Strategic Advisor)inPaul A. Campbell(Founder)in
Co-investorsBright VenturesHealth2047True Ventures
Protexxa Defender is a platform that continuously monitors organizations for cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, providing personalized recommendations to individuals and organization-wide insights to reduce attack surface.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Joseph L.(Managing Director of Global Consulting)
Co-investorsGraphite VenturesBell VenturesSandpiper Ventures
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
Tempo is a theft protection program for bike and ebike owners, offering QR-code and UV security badges that deter theft, aid recovery, and provide up to $2,500 toward a replacement if a bike is stolen.
InsurTechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsFlori VenturesGreenoaksProvence PartnersRibbit CapitalSequoia CapitalStripe+2 more
Woveo is an AI-powered fintech platform that helps financial institutions and community organizations extend affordable credit to credit-invisible and underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses.
AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social Good
Jonah Chininga(CEO)inSergio Fernández(CTO)inMaryheth Cabrera(COO/CPO)inJames Muhato(CSO)in
Co-investorsConcrete VenturesIsland CapitalRelay Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Tempo · ascendants.in · Sep 3, 2026
SketchDeck · edmonton.taproot.news · Apr 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has BKR Capital made?
- BKR Capital has 5 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
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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