May 14, 2025
Day Edwards Antwi, Founder and President, ChurchSpace Inc. Emmanuel Brown, Co-Founder and CEO, ChurchSpace Inc. PRNewsfoto/ChurchSpace Inc.
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From Pews to Power: Black Founder Brings ChurchSpace to Detroit After $1.2M Raise -- Backed by Mayor Duggan and Top Investors
In a landscape where less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders, Emmanuel Brown has led a $1.2 million raise to expand ChurchSpace, the mission-driven tech company. While Brown spearheaded the funding round, it's Edwards' deeply personal story—and unwavering vision—that continues to drive the soul of the company.