Black Founders CIC

Still not over it. 🤎✨
On Saturday we held our very first Founders Graduation Gala, and it went beyond every dream. What we believe is the first event of its kind in the Northwest.
Our founders were the STARS. Prepared, professional and proud. Beautiful brand stands, powerful stories, and so many sales made on the day. A room of 145 people, VIPs, and a representative of the Nigeria High Commission, all lit up by what our founders have built.
This is why Black Founders Studio exists: brands born from real problems, built by the people who lived them. And on Saturday, we proved it.
To everyone who came, spoke, supported and believed, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is only the beginning. 🚀
Next stop: 31 July 2027.
📸 Built Right Studio Zone Photography

Meet 💄✨ Afro-luxury beauty made to celebrate underrepresented skin tones.
Inspired by African heritage, ADWO creates high-performance, inclusive cosmetics that are premium, vegan and cruelty-free, because everyone deserves to feel seen, represented and confident. African excellence, on the world stage.
Exhibiting at Graduation Gala '26 on Saturday 1 August at Chester Racecourse.
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📍 Chester Racecourse · Gala Attire

Meet 🧺🌿 laundry, reinvented.
5-in-1 concentrated detergent sheets powered by enzyme technology: powerful stain removal, instant dissolve in hot or cold water, colour protection and a fresh linen scent that lasts. Lightweight, pre-measured and plastic-free, perfect for modern life and life on the go. No mess, no waste, no plastic.
Exhibiting at Graduation Gala '26 on Saturday 1 August at Chester Racecourse ✨
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📍 Chester Racecourse · Gala Attire

Meet Auntie Marcia 🤎 timeless quality, brought back.
Founder Marcia grew up before fast fashion, when things were made to last. Her brand is a return to buying quality over fast, across fashion, home and beauty. Buy well, keep what you love.
Exhibiting at Graduation Gala '26 on Saturday 1 August at Chester Racecourse ✨
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📍 Chester Racecourse · Gala Attire

6 days to go 🛍
Come and shop an incredible line-up of Black-founded brands: , , .uk , , .collection , , DeVara , MENONJOL , , and more. Support them in person on 1 August.
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Meet Crown Glory 👑 afro haircare from Gloria, a Midlands afro hair stylist.
After years of clients asking the same questions, dry scalp, brittle hair, how do I grow it, Gloria made her own shampoos, conditioners, oils and pomades. She's even taught afro hair care to foster and mixed-heritage families through her local council. Now those salon-secret products are finally for everyone.
Exhibiting at Graduation Gala '26 on Saturday 1 August at Chester Racecourse ✨
🎟 Reserve your seat: link in bio
📍 Chester Racecourse · Gala Attire

One week to go 🔥 7 days.
The founders are ready. The brands are ready. Are you? Do not miss the celebration of the year.
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Meet .collection 👜🤍 a premium motherhood brand for modern mothers.
Luxury diaper bags in premium vegan leather, beautifully organised and built for real everyday parenting, because motherhood should never mean compromising on style. Sophistication, comfort and function, all in one.
Exhibiting at Graduation Gala '26 on Saturday 1 August at Chester Racecourse ✨
🎟 Reserve your seat: link in bio
📍 Chester Racecourse · Gala Attire