Guava, a New York-based provider of a digital banking and networking platform by and for Black entrepreneurs, raised $650K as an extension of Guava’s pre-seed round.
The round was led by Laidlaw Scholars Ventures.
The company intends to use the funds to expand the product and its community aspect, supporting it in providing insights and sharing best practices with their customers.
Founder and CEO Kelly Ifill, Guava provides a mobile-first, connected banking platform. The company also offers access to an expansive community where Black entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and partner with each other.
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24/02/2023