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BREAKING: Google For Startups Black Founders Fund Awards $5 Million to 50 Companies

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Written by Mirtha Donastorg

Google has announced the recipients of its second $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. The 50 founders, who range from educational tech entrepreneurs to creators of a freelance marketplace, will each receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding from the tech giant along with other resources.

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