03.08.23
Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a haircare brand crafted to celebrate versatile hair types, textures, and styles, has announced its inaugural grant initiative for Black, female-owned businesses.
The brand will award three Black, female entrepreneurs $25,000 each in financial support to help elevate their businesses.
“We are so grateful to have a platform to support other Black female entrepreneurs,” said Gabrielle Union, co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union. “For these founders, the barrier to entry is often unreachable, and we are proud to be a supporting anchor in their climb to success.”
“We want to give these individuals the necessary tools to succeed in a saturated space,” said Larry Sims, co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union. “Financial support, along with one-on-one mentorship sessions with some of our incredible partners, aims to give recipients the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and uplifted.”
The application period begins on March 8th and ends on April 19th. Six finalists will be chosen to participate in a virtual pitch event taking place on May 10th and winners will be announced on May 17th.
Find the application here.
The brand will award three Black, female entrepreneurs $25,000 each in financial support to help elevate their businesses.
“We are so grateful to have a platform to support other Black female entrepreneurs,” said Gabrielle Union, co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union. “For these founders, the barrier to entry is often unreachable, and we are proud to be a supporting anchor in their climb to success.”
“We want to give these individuals the necessary tools to succeed in a saturated space,” said Larry Sims, co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union. “Financial support, along with one-on-one mentorship sessions with some of our incredible partners, aims to give recipients the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and uplifted.”
The Application Process
To be considered, founders must submit a one-minute video and a brand deck to an expert panel of judges, who will then review each submission. The judges are as follows:- P. Bagels-Minor, Founder of DVRGNT Ventures
- Antoine Gregory, Founder of Black Fashion Fair
- Third judge to be announced
The application period begins on March 8th and ends on April 19th. Six finalists will be chosen to participate in a virtual pitch event taking place on May 10th and winners will be announced on May 17th.
Find the application here.
Criteria for Participation
In order to participate, founders must meet the following criteria:- Must be 18+
- Company must be based and operated in the United States (open to U.S. residents and U.S.-based brands only)
- Company must be in one of the following categories: fashion, skincare, and hair accessories
- Must have an existing company website and social media presence
- Products are not in distribution at a major retailer
- Business must be past the ideation phase with a fully developed product or service, with customers or ready for customers
