Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those … Read more

Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights | CNN

Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights | CNN

CNN  —  Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has “made a deposit” to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover that would make him the only Black majority owner in England’s top two professional leagues. Sheffield United currently lie second in the Championship competition and are on course to being promoted to the Premier League, which is … Read more

Trump media merger isn’t dead yet after deal gets a lifeline | CNN Business

Trump media merger isn’t dead yet after deal gets a lifeline | CNN Business

New York CNN Business  —  Digital World Acquisition Corp., the blank-check firm seeking to merge with former President Donald Trump’s media venture, announced Friday it will avoid an imminent liquidation. Digital World failed to receive shareholder approval by Thursday’s deadline to extend its merger agreement. However, the shell company said in a Friday filing it … Read more