Bk-Xl

BK-XL is an early-stage, industry-agnostic startup accelerator based in Brooklyn, focusing on supporting underrepresented founders. The ten-week program offers early-stage venture financing, office space in Brooklyn, and ongoing mentorship. BK-XL is powered by the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation's Social Justice Fund and typically invests in seed rounds.

The accelerator provides founders with access to investors and operators from Blue Pool Capital, Visible Hands, BSE Global, the Brooklyn Nets, and Barclays Center. Notable portfolio companies include Church Space, Habit, Highnote, Preneur, Relavo, Retell, Swye360 Learning, and Undock, each receiving $500,000 in funding. BK-XL's unique value proposition lies in its focus on BIPOC founders and its strong network of partnering organizations.