Step one
Anyone can say it. Here, you prove it.
Certification answers one question with evidence: is this business actually Black-owned? That proof is what opens doors with customers, corporations and grant-makers.
What we verify
51% or more Black-owned
Majority ownership sits with Black founders or partners. We verify with cap tables, operating agreements or filings.
Legally registered
An active, in-good-standing business entity in your state, with the licenses your industry requires.
Black-operated
Day-to-day control and decision-making belong to the Black owner(s), not a silent partner arrangement.
Reviewed by a person
A real reviewer reads your file. If something is missing we tell you exactly what to send.
How it works
Create your profile
Tell us about the business, the owners and what you sell.
Upload documents
Formation docs, ownership proof, ID and licenses. Ten minutes of work.
Review
Our team verifies ownership and standing, and follows up if anything is unclear.
Get your badge
Certified businesses get a digital badge, directory listing, and access to the BlackCred ecosystem.
Joining BlackCred means joining an ecosystem built for us
Access to funds
Get verified and we put you in front of the people and programs looking to fund Black-owned businesses. Grants, capital, and partnerships start with proof.
Supplier connections
Want to use another Black-owned business as your supplier or vendor? Tell your BlackCred Rep and we will make the introduction. Keep money moving inside the community.
Better pricing together
The more verified Black businesses we have in one place, the more leverage we have to negotiate better pricing, terms, and opportunities for everyone.
Remember FUBU? For Us, By Us. That is the energy BlackCred is built on. When Black businesses link up, we do not just grow one by one. We build something bigger together.
Ready to get certified?
Start your file today. Certification is the front door. Accreditation is what keeps people coming back.