Andy Davis has been a startup founder for about as long as he can remember. From conducting market research for ideas while in university to launching multiple companies in industries including edtech and enterprise software, a passion for entrepreneurial ventures has guided his life. He’s now taking that passion and using it for a singular mission: to support black founders and investors throughout the United Kingdom via his organization 10x10.

“10x10 initially started about six years ago as a group for black founders,” says Davis. “Since then, it has developed to not only support black founders with mentorship, but also funding.” Much like any successful entrepreneur, Davis saw a clear need in the market and then set out to offer a solution.