Black Founder Studio

Build A Business That Has Room To Grow

Black founders have always had the vision, the talent and the resilience; what is often missing is access; access to the right networks, the right community, the right information and access to funding. Black Founders Studio CIC is a UK-based ecosystem created to close that gap; bringing structured education, community and real-world opportunity together
in one place.

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Rooted in Community. Built for Long-Term Impact.

Black Founders Studio exists for founders who want to build properly – not alone, not rushed, and not without guidance. We support early-stage Black entrepreneurs with the structure, accountability and community needed to move from idea to execution and beyond. This isn’t just about starting a business. It’s about building a legacy that is sustainable, credible and lasting

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Black founders supported through structured training

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Registered Community Interest Company And Certified Social Enterprise.

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Live Cohort-Based Training & Founder Events.

Is Black Founders Studio for you?

We support ambitious Black founders at different stages of their journey.

Aspiring founders with an idea, but no clear roadmap. You know you want to build something — you just need guidance on where to start and how to move strategically.

Professionals ready to transition from employment to ownership. You don’t want to quit impulsively — you want to build something stable and intentional.

Founders navigating visa considerations who need informed, practical business guidance.

You’re thinking long-term. You want independence, legacy and something that outlives quick wins.

If you’re serious about building something real — and want to do it in community — Black Founders Studio was created with you in mind.

What It’s Like To Build Inside Black Founders Studio

We combine structured training, mentorship and real-world exposure to help you build with clarity and confidence.

Structured Learning That Protects Your Vision

Our 16-week Incubator Programme guides founders from early idea to launch, covering ideation, validation, branding, operations and go-to-market strategy.

For those already building, our Scale Program focuses on traction, refinement and strengthening your business positioning.

We combine practical teaching with accountability, so you’re not just learning; you’re progressing.

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A Clear, Structured Path – From Idea to Launch And Beyond

Inside Black Founders Studio, we guide founders through a practical, step-by-step journey, turning ideas into validated, market-ready businesses.

Ideation & Validation

Clarify your idea. Validate your market. Build on real demand, not assumptions.

Supplier Search & Product Sourcing

Source strategically. Build supplier relationships. Develop products that are commercially viable.

Content & Social Commerce

Learn how to market confidently through content, storytelling and social commerce platforms.

Branding & Product Development

Craft a brand identity that feels premium, intentional and ready for market.

Pre-launch & Launch Strategies

Launch with clarity; supported by mentorship, accountability and real-world feedback.

Scale and Longevity Strategies

Strengthen systems, optimise performance and build a business designed to last.

Behind every number is a founder who took a risk,
and didn’t have to do it alone.

BFS is built for founders who need credibility, structure, and real-world outcomes.

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Founders Supported Through Practical Skills, Mentorship, And Confidence

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Brands preparing for launch in 2026 across multiple niches.

Live Cohort-Based Training & Real World Exposure Through Networking Events, Tradeshow Visits, And Supplier Partnerships

Community-First Approach Focused on Collaboration

Meet Our Founders

Olivia—Founder of Yehoda Company Ltd

Three brands. One mission: authenticity, wellbeing, and intentional living. Olivia is a Ghanaian founder based in the UK and the visionary behind Yehoda Company Ltd, home to three purpose-driven brands — Ke-ꬼma, AURAVÉ, and Valour Velumé. Each brand was born from real, personal needs: authentic flavours that taste like home, teas that spark curiosity and comfort, and skincare and intimate wellness solutions crafted with care.

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Henrietta Akinbobola

- Founder of Nuvera Collection Premium babywear, crafted to empower every child’s future. Henrietta is a proud mother, Gigi, and caseworker based in the UK—a woman driven by purpose, faith, and a desire to elevate her life through entrepreneurship. Inspired by the birth of her grandson Tommy, she set out to create Nuvera Collection, a luxurious baby clothing brand offering timeless essentials made with 100% premium cotton. Through Black Founders Studio, she awakened her entrepreneurial gift, gained clarity on problem-solving, and transformed her vision into a real brand with purpose.

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Meet Our Founders

Verona Shakespear

Heated comfort, emotional well-being, and thoughtful living. Verona is a UK-based nurse, mother, grandmother, and lifelong caregiver whose identity is rooted in compassion. After years spent supporting patients and nurturing her own family, she recognized the profound power of warmth—not just as temperature, but as comfort, safety, and emotional healing. From this calling, EKOWARMTH was born: a brand creating innovative heated comfort products like the HeatCore Dock and Bamboo Electric Blanket, blending technology, sustainability, and soulful design.

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Brands We've Helped Build

Real founders. Real brands. Real impact. Meet some of the brands developed through our programmes and community support.

Programmes Designed for Every Stage

BFS Incubator Programme

For founders at the idea stage ready to build structured foundations and validate their concept.

BFS Scale-up Programme

For founders already trading who need traction, refinement and stronger positioning.

Extended Business Support Package

Ongoing strategic and operational support beyond formal programme cycles.

What Founders Say

Joining BFS has equipped me with the essential strategies for identifying market gaps and developing innovative products designed to solve real customer problems. The program focuses heavily on establishing strong, recognizable branding and mastering the art of storytelling on TikTok to effectively communicate your product’s unique value proposition. Ultimately, this comprehensive training has transformed me into a successful e-commerce entrepreneur by building a product-centric brand.

Lawrence K

Founder

Joining the Black Founders Squad CIC was the best investment I made for myself and my business this year! The lessons and insights from our weekly sessions have given me a clear understanding of the direction to go with my branding and my business and saved me a lot of trial and error. The network and community built is incredible, and I now have access to over 40 other founders who can share their insights with me to help me on my journey.

Anita

Founder

BFS has been so supportive throughout my brand journey. The program has helped me bring my brand to life and made everything feel simple and achievable. I’m truly grateful for the help. Will definitely recommend to anyone wanting to build a brand.

Alex J

CEO

Our Mission

Black Founders Studio exists to close the opportunity gap in the UK’s entrepreneurial
ecosystem.

The problem isn’t talent — it’s access.

We bridge that gap through structured education, mentorship and intentional pathways that help Black founders build sustainable businesses.

As a Community Interest Company, impact always comes before profit.

We welcome collaboration with funders, partners and organisations aligned with advancing equitable access to entrepreneurship.

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You Don’t Have To Build Alone.

If you’re ready to build something structured, sustainable and supported, we’re ready to walk with you. Apply to join the next cohort.

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Build A Business That Has Room To Grow

Rooted in Community. Built for Long-Term Impact.

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Is Black Founders Studio for you?

What It’s Like To Build Inside Black Founders Studio

Structured Learning That Protects Your Vision

It Takes A Village, And We Mean That

Intentional Networking That Takes You From Idea Launch

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