Black Business Residency | The Fourth Cohort | Somerset House

Over 160 businesses applied to join the 2023 Black Business Residency (formerly the Black Business Incubator), of which 25 businesses were selected. Meet our new Black Business Residency class who are taking part in the fourth cohort of the programme.

The Black Business Residency is sponsored by

supported by M&C Saatchi Group

Artcha Series

Streetwear brand raising awareness of neurodiversity. →

Byrogue

Based and designed in the vibrant + multicultural East London, run by diverse mothers, artists and designers, Byrogue is evolving into a future focused, sustainable and ethical design house. →

Command Stick

The mission of Command Stick is to unlock the latent speed potential of devices and their users through innovating in the Human to Computer Interface space. →

Dali Studios

Contemporary brand exploring art, material and design innovation through fashion. →

ENSPIRE Management

Boutique consultancy dedicated to supporting visionary individuals and organisations in the entertainment and creative industries. →

Everyone's A Singer

Connecting wellbeing and music making. Providing access to music lessons and music creating. →

Hafza Studio

Scarves and bridal collection inspired by East Africa. →

Iṣura

Jewellery inspired by Africa and the Caribbean. →

Kassandra Lauren Gordon

Kassandra Lauren Gordon Jewellery communicates the layered influences of British-Jamaicans. →

Mateko Resortwear

Mateko Resort Wear is a creative fashion brand that produces sustainable and ethical clothing inspired by the journey and anthropology of Africa. →

Meyi

Meyi is a predictive tool powered by AI that unlocks a new level of insights. Meyi's technology is designed to help fashion brands and retailers better uncover their customer needs. →

Ńkiere

Ńkiere provides a unique tailoring service producing handmade made-to-measure (MTM) garments for both men and women. →

Oh! (My-Gosh) Creative Co.

Consultancy - Coaching, content auditing and content strategy. →

Our

‘our’ is a global platform amplifying Premium/Luxury fashion brands and their Afro-Caribbean designers. →

Own The Beach

Luxe women's swimwear for larger cup sizes. →

Piece of Cake Productions

Production company dedicated to championing, creating opportunities for Global Majority artists. →

The Plain Shop

The Plain Shop is a lifestyle brand with a focus on simplicity, sustainability and inclusivity with a range of minimalist Sustainable Streetwear and diverse gifts. →

Power Out of Restriction (POoR Collective)

London-based social enterprise dedicated to the development of communities within the built environment and driving positive social change. →

Remi Harris Consulting

Trainer and Business Adviser to the Creative Industries. →

Soft Stuff

Exploring Black men's mental health through creativity. →

Stories We Cherish

Stories We Cherish is a men's fashion brand that uses technology to showcase the strength, diversity, and beauty of African communities. →

Swallow's Wings Puppetry

A puppetry company with a difference. →

TFB Studios

The Fashion Blueprint are a community-centred consulting agency. →

Untld Project

A PR, marketing and social media agency specialising in creative, crafty and independent brands⁣. →

WAVCTRL

The company, WAVCTRL, was founded in 2018, born out of a desire to connect the local music scene, through music events and projects. →