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The Platform Built for Black-Owned Businesses.

BLK OWND is where Black entrepreneurs list and grow their business — and where communities come to discover and support them. One platform. One mission. Built by Hillcrest Ventures Group.

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Free to List

Black-owned businesses list at no cost. No barrier to entry, no hidden fees.

Verified Businesses

Every listing is confirmed Black-owned. Shop and support with total confidence.

Soon to be a Nationwide Reach

Buyers will be able to discover Black-owned businesses from all 50 states.

"Every dollar spent at a Black-owned business is an investment in a community. BLK OWND makes that investment effortless."
What Is BLK OWND

One Platform. Two Sides. One Community.

BLK OWND is a two-sided marketplace connecting Black-owned businesses — selling products and services across every category — with buyers who are ready and eager to support them. Whether you're a boutique owner, a freelance designer, a caterer, a personal trainer, or a licensed contractor, BLK OWND is built for you.

On the other side, buyers get a single destination to discover verified Black-owned businesses near them or across the country — making it easier than ever to put their money where their values are.

Customer supporting a Black-owned business through the BLK OWND marketplace
For Consumers

Discover. Support. Repeat.

Finding Black-owned businesses you love shouldn't be a research project. BLK OWND puts thousands of verified Black-owned businesses — products and services — in one place, organized so you can actually find what you're looking for.

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Search Your Way

Browse by category, location, keyword, or vibe. Whether you need a florist in Atlanta or a web designer anywhere in the country, BLK OWND gets you there fast. Find Black-owned businesses near you in seconds.

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Shop With Confidence

Every business on BLK OWND is verified. You know exactly who you're supporting and what you're getting — no guesswork, no uncertainty. Support Black-owned businesses online with total peace of mind.

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Build Real Loyalty

Supporting Black-owned businesses shouldn't be a one-time gesture. BLK OWND makes it easy to save your favorites, come back often, and build real loyalty with the businesses you love.

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Spend With Purpose

When you shop on BLK OWND, your money doesn't just buy a product or a service — it funds a dream, supports a family, and strengthens a community. Every purchase is a vote for a more equitable economy.

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Black business owner listing products and services on BLK OWND
For Business Owners

Your Business Deserves a Platform Built Specifically for It

You've put in the work. You've built something real. The last thing you should have to fight is the platform you're trying to sell on. BLK OWND is built specifically for Black-owned businesses — not as an afterthought, not as a diversity checkbox, but as the entire point.

List your business, reach buyers who are actively looking to support you, and grow your presence in a community that's invested in your success.

Listing Tiers

Free to List. Built to Grow.

Getting started on BLK OWND costs nothing. List your business at no charge — then upgrade when you're ready to grow faster.

Free
Everything you need to get started.
  • Business profile listing
  • Appears in search and category browsing
  • Reviews and ratings from your community
  • Standard search and category placement
List for Free →
Recommended
Boosted
For businesses ready to grow faster.
  • Everything in Free
  • Featured section placement on the home screen
  • Enhanced analytics dashboard
  • Unlimited photos
Upgrade to Visibility →
Spotlight
For businesses that mean business.
  • Everything in Boosted
  • Homepage carousel feature (limited to 5 businesses per city, equal rotation)
  • Sponsored search placement — top slots, guaranteed
  • Monthly performance report delivered to your inbox
  • Priority support
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Browse by Category

Every Category. Every Community.

BLK OWND covers the full range of what Black entrepreneurs build and offer. If you own it and it's Black-owned, it belongs here.

Fashion & Apparel
Food & Beverage
Beauty & Wellness
Home & Lifestyle
Professional Services
Creative & Design
Health & Fitness
Tech & Digital
Events & Entertainment
Education & Coaching
The Bigger Picture

This Is More Than a Marketplace. It's Economic Infrastructure.

Studies indicate that money spent at Black-owned businesses circulates within Black communities at a significantly higher rate than dollars spent elsewhere. BLK OWND exists to accelerate that circulation — to make it easier, faster, and more habitual for communities to invest in themselves.

Every business listed is an act of visibility. Every purchase made is an act of solidarity. Every dollar kept in the community is a building block for generational wealth.

Hillcrest Ventures Group built BLK OWND because we believe technology should do more than connect buyers and sellers — it should build the kind of economic ecosystems that last.

Community Voice

Built for the Community. Backed by the Community.

BLK OWND was built in conversation with Black entrepreneurs and buyers from day one. Here's what the community has to say.

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Finally, a platform that actually sees us. I've been waiting for something like BLK OWND my entire career as a business owner.

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Diedra Long, Owner of Miracle Touch By Diedra BLK OWND Founding Member
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I spend money at Black-owned businesses every chance I get. BLK OWND makes it so much easier to find them and come back.

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Curtis Spencer BLK OWND Community Member

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

BLK OWND is a two-sided marketplace connecting Black-owned businesses with buyers who want to support them. Sellers can list their products and services, and buyers can discover, shop, and consistently support Black-owned brands — all in one place.

BLK OWND is coming soon. Join the waitlist to be among the first to know when the platform goes live in your area.

Yes — listing your business on BLK OWND is completely free through our Foundation tier. You get a full business profile, search and category placement, reviews and ratings, and basic analytics at no cost. Paid tiers are available for businesses that want more visibility and advanced features.

BLK OWND welcomes all Black-owned businesses — products and services across every category including fashion, food and beverage, beauty and wellness, home and lifestyle, professional services, creative and design, health and fitness, tech and digital services, events and entertainment, and education and coaching.

BLK OWND offers three tiers. Foundation is free and includes a full business profile and search placement. Boosted is $29/mo and adds priority placement, a Featured Business badge, unlimited photos, and the ability to respond to reviews. Spotlight is $79/mo and includes homepage carousel placement, sponsored search, and a monthly performance report.

Those platforms were built for general audiences — Black-owned businesses are one of millions of categories. BLK OWND was built specifically for Black-owned businesses from the ground up. Every feature, every design decision, and every business model is shaped by and for the community it serves.

Every business listed on BLK OWND goes through a verification process to confirm Black ownership before appearing on the platform. This keeps the community trustworthy for buyers and meaningful for sellers.

Yes — BLK OWND supports both product-based and service-based businesses across all categories.

Simply enter your name and email address in the waitlist form on this page. No payment required, no commitment — just your spot in line.

BLK OWND

BLK OWND Is Coming. Be the First to Know.

We're putting the finishing touches on something that's going to change the way Black-owned businesses get discovered — and the way communities support them. Get on the list. Follow the journey. Tell a business owner you know.

Join the Waitlist

Be first in line when BLK OWND launches — as a buyer, a seller, or both.

Join the Waitlist → Your name. Your email. That's it. No spam, ever.

List Your Business

Black-owned businesses can apply now to be among the first listed when the platform goes live.

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Follow the Journey

Stay connected as we build. Behind-the-scenes updates, launch news, and community stories — all on our socials.