TC+ Roundup: Many Black founders are rooting for SVB

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Before being known as the bank that collapsed, Silicon Valley Blank made a name for itself as a bank that helps support underrepresented founders. Eight months later, the bank is now trying to repair its reputation among the Black community, and as part of rebuilding of trust, it sponsored events and parties last week at AfroTech.

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Though many people left the bank for larger institutions, Dominic-Madori Davis spoke with some founders who are still rooting for SVB. “I feel like everyone has moved on,” one founder at the party told her.

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Black founders still care for Silicon Valley Bank

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