Barayamal
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Tag: 2020
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End of Year Review 2020
Dear Barayamal Family, 2020 was a challenging year for First Nations entrepreneurs but like our ancestors who’ve adapted and thrived in Australia for millenniums, we’ve come a long way and continue to get stronger. A massive thank you to all our supporters this year! It’s been a good learning curve and we’re looking forward to…
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Median funding invested in Indigenous ventures remains $0 while VC’s raise a record $1.4 billion this year
The push for diversity in venture capital is long overdue but like a lot of diversity campaigns, First Nations people are being overlooked by investors in Australia. According to Dean Foley, founder of the world’s first Indigenous Accelerator, who reached out to venture capitalist firms operating in Australia to conduct research into how much or more…
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eBay Foundation supports Indigenous entrepreneurship through Barayamal
Through the eBay Foundation’s Global Give: Rapid Response grant program, eBay employees help decide where to support untapped entrepreneurs in the communities where eBayers live and work around the world. This year, the annual Global Give program was adapted to make the employee input process simpler and the grant administration easier to get funds to…
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Press Release: World’s first Indigenous business accelerator program continues to help entrepreneurs overcome COVID-19
Melbourne, Australia, September 2020 COVID-19 has had a severe impact on First Nations businesses with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce claiming 22% of its Members (Indigenous businesses) in Victoria ceased operations in March 2020. Thanks to LaunchVic, Barayamal is supporting five Indigenous businesses from Victoria during this challenging time by providing mentoring and workshops to overcome…