Black Business Residency | The Class of 2022 | Somerset House

Over 120 businesses applied to join the 2022 Black Business Residency (formerly the Black Business Incubator), of which 35 businesses were selected. Meet a selection of our Black Business Residency class of 2022 who have taken part in the second cohort of the programme.

The Black Business Residency is sponsored by

AngelBooks

Angelbooks are passionate about seeing cultural books in the hands of children. Their mission is to promote & raise awareness of the diverse range of books available to children. →

Black Junglist Alliance

The Black Junglist Alliance is a Community Interest Company dedicated to diversity and providing a platform for marginalised artists within the Jungle and Drum and Bass music scene. →

Colechi

Colèchi provides a new voice in fashion. Operating as a collaborative think tank through a community of independent creatives. →

Cotta

Cotta is the home of Black authentic, downloadable images powered by storytellers across the globe. Their mission is to improve diversity within visual media. →

DaPro Enterprises

DaPro Enterprises C.I.C is a music training provider, music production house and consultancy for musicians. →

The Black Wellbeing Collective

The Black Wellbeing Collective operates as a digital platform providing mental health and wellbeing services for the Black community to have space to heal, recharge and indulge in self-care. →

Ensi Talent Group

Ensi Talent Group is a UK-based, global facing, talent management production company that represents talent within the Film and Television industry. →

FORE

FORE is an independently run clothing and lifestyle brand, selling contemporary apparel and homeware items. →

Free Form Frequency

Free Form Frequency is a creative research agency and spatial design group. Created with the purpose to question the centre of conversation and production around the built environment. →

Gifted, by Nature

Gifted, by Nature is a multimedia production company and creative agency rooted in consciousness, creativity and compassion. →

Content is Queen

Content is Queen is a podcast community for emerging creators. They believe that audio storytelling has the power to amplify and empower underrepresented voices. →

IRL Edit

IRL EDIT was born out of a passion for interiors, design and homeware. →

Lionbeat

Lionbeat is a bass culture development agency. They utilise bass culture for community benefit through a variety of innovative strategic programmes, such as BASSisbikes and GEARS. →

Junction 5 Studios

Junction 5 Studios is an app development company who work with small businesses, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals to grow, support and engage more with their communities’ using apps. →

Koobool

Koobool, with growing and learning at its heart, aims for all children to have the opportunity to engage with books and develop a love for reading. →

Making Numbers

Making Numbers Ltd is a creative group and creative house focusing on meeting makers in their community and around the globe. →

MistaBlend

MistaBlend is a collaborative platform that uses food and drink as a way to bring creative personalities together and showcase their talents (or lack of!) in the kitchen. →

MNLDROP

MNLDROP is an independent, start-up games publisher. They make games that deliver positive real-world impact in education, the environment, the labour market and local communities. →

HAM The Illustrator

HAM is a freelance creative director, composer and illustrator based in London. →

Harmony Productions

Noir Papillon Group (NPG) is a Black British independent Film, TV and radio production company. →

On Da Beat

On Da Beat is a widely documented, platinum selling, audio production studio and talent development agency. →

Orisun Productions

Orisun Productions is a theatre production company which aims to challenge stereotypes and promote diversity in the arts. →

Osuu Studios

Osuu Studios is a video production/motion graphics company. They have worked with the likes of Sky, BFI, Nike and many more, to produce/create videographic content. →

Prints by Zawedde

Prints by Zawedde is a prints company producing works that represent Black British Gay Women. They recently featured in a Black History Month showcase, sponsored by Westfield. →

Quote Bags

Quote Bags sell tote bags with original quotes printed onto them. →

NFTsec

NFTSec is a platform dedicated to providing security insights and education to artists and investors within the space. →

Solaris2 Media

Solaris2 is a diverse production company with a reputation for hard hitting short form content that tells the story of underprivileged communities, particularly the Black community. →

Streamcast

Streamcast is a black owned gaming platform based in the UK. Streamcast covers gaming in a variety of ways including podcasts, live streams, blog posts and bespoke videos. →

TAG Agency

Tag Agency is a youth culture and marketing agency that transforms young lives through the power of culture, community and storytelling. →

Tatale

Tatale is a restaurant, telling pan-African stories through food, art and culture. →

Tihara Smith

Tihara Smith is a fashion, accessories and lifestyle brand. Their products take inspiration from the Caribbean, with a London twist, using contemporary and traditional craft techniques. →

Trash Gxng

Trash Gxng is a streetwear clothing brand rooted in social impact. →

Uproot Productions

Uproot Productions is a socially driven production company with a mission of empowering Black people through the arts. →

Viaduct Generation

Viaduct Generation is a mission led SEO agency amplifying Black businesses to the top of the search engines for generational wealth. →

Views4D

Views4D are leading 3D/360 virtual tour content creators and digital marketing experts for SMEs. →