Kwame Anku was personally recruited by Prince to develop the superstar's mobile app, which led to him becoming National Director of Strategic Development for the #YesWeCode initiative and being mentored by Prince—an unusually cultural entry point into venture capital. He was invited multiple times to the Obama White House to advise on youth tech inclusivity and computer education, positioning him as both a capital provider and national policy-adjacent practitioner on equity in innovation.
What they've been talking about across their social media accounts

- Committed to the growth of the African tech ecosystem, particularly within Ghana. He frequently posts about his participation in major events like the Ghana Tech Summit, sharing personal milestones such as seeing himself on a billboard in Africa and supporting initiatives like the Year of Return.
- A strong focus on increasing diversity in technology and capital allocation. He actively highlights the achievements of the Black Angel Tech Fund, such as celebrating their first acquisition, and promotes events like the Black-In Freedom Festival that center Black entrepreneurs and creators.
- Championing technical education and digital access for youth and underrepresented communities. He posts repeatedly about his involvement with YesWeCode, including attending hackathons, visiting STEM labs, and participating in symbolic events like a digital freedom ride that connects tech education with civil rights history in Selma.
- Valuing cross-sector collaboration and high-profile networking to drive social change. He frequently documents his interactions with cultural icons and activists, such as Van Jones and Shaka Senghor, and even shared insights from his professional experiences working with the late music legend Prince.
- Viewing entrepreneurship as a collective effort rather than a solitary pursuit. He has shared wisdom emphasizing that building a company is a team sport similar to football, rather than an individual sport like track, highlighting the importance of reliance on others for success.
About their Fund
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Under-represented founders, CPG / D2C, Food & Ag, Health, Media
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Black Star Fund is one of only six US venture funds that are both Black-led and have an all-Black founder portfolio, investing primarily in Black founders across the US and Africa with over 70% of its $12M fund going to Black women. The fund positions itself as building a "unicorn factory" for Black founders, arguing that a small number of Black unicorns backed by Black investors can move trillions in market cap to close the racial wealth gap.
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