Guava Raises $650K in Funding
- Guava, a New York-based provider of a digital banking and networking platform by and for Black entrepreneurs, raised $650K as an extension of company’s pre-seed round
- The round was led by Laidlaw Scholars Ventures
- The company intends to use the funds to expand the product and its community aspect, supporting it in providing insights and sharing best practices with their customers
- The company provides a mobile-first, connected banking platform
- The company also offers access to an expansive community where Black entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and partner with each other