Empowering Black entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers to bring their visions to life through community-powered funding.
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Support entrepreneurs building generational wealth
Invest in the future of Black education
Preserve and celebrate our rich heritage
Building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods
Bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities
Fighting for equality and systemic change
Real people, real impact, real change happening every day.
"RiseUp helped me raise $50,000 to open my natural hair care line. The community support was incredible - people believed in my vision before anyone else did."
"As a first-generation college student, funding my HBCU education seemed impossible until I found RiseUp. The platform connected me with mentors who changed my life."
"Our community center renovation project exceeded its goal by 200%. RiseUp showed me the power of our community when we come together for change."