Black Star
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://www.blackstar.fund
- HQ
- CA
Black Star Fund is a Black-led venture capital firm that invests primarily in Black founders. Kwame Anku is its Founding Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, and the firm describes itself as an early-stage venture capital fund. Its portfolio includes companies such as Actively Black, Reviver, Partake, Win-Win, Bandwagon, AYO Foods, Vurple, and ViuHealth.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Star Fund II LP | approx. 2023 | $50M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Black Star Fund I LLC | approx. 2021 | $12.5M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Kwame Anku, Managing Partner & CIO
Black Star Fund II LP (Named on Form D); Black Star Fund I LLC (Named on Form D)
- Katya Ivahno
Black Star Fund II LP (Team); Black Star Fund I LLC (Team)
- Temi Olonilua
Black Star Fund II LP (Team); Black Star Fund I LLC (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.blackstar.fund
- https://www.blackstar.fund/contact
- https://www.blackstar.fund/portfolio
- https://www.blackstar.fund/team
- https://www.blackstar.fund/about
- https://www.blackstar.fund/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026