BlackGirlsHack

What BlackGirlsHack does

BlackGirlsHack (legally BGH Foundation, EIN 85-3683902) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with secondary operations referenced in Alexandria. Its stated mission is to increase representation and empower Black girls and women in information security and cybersecurity through skills training, mentoring, resume review, mock interviews, and access to low-cost resources in an inclusive environment that is open to all participants regardless of background.

The organization operates as a diversified training and community platform. Core products include scholarship-based Level 102 training cohorts covering Security+, Network+, Cloud+, CySA+, OSCP, and adjacent certifications (priced at $150-$250 per course bundle), alongside paid Full Membership ($49/year) providing access to Project B.R.A.I.N., a member-exclusive Microsoft Teams environment for early scholarship and premium perk access. Free General Membership anchors the bottom of the funnel. The technology stack is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary platforms: Microsoft Teams for community and training, Discord for daily discussion, Zoom for webinars, Wild Apricot for membership management, and event integrations with TryHackMe, Hack The Box, HTB Academy, RangeForce, Cyberbit, Let's Defend, INE, and TCM Security for hands-on labs. Subsidiary programs include We Got Next Cyber (middle/high school and community college outreach), BlackKidsHack (youth education), Hacker Frogs (under-18 workshops), and SquadCon (annual Las Vegas conference co-presented with Girls Hack Village).

Revenue mechanics span six streams: membership subscriptions, tiered training program fees, paid workshops and study groups, donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3)), corporate sponsorships from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, HackerOne, and adjacent organizations, plus merchandise sales through the BGH Store. The 2025 fundraising gala targets $2 million to fund two cohorts across all 14 programs and reach 500 new entrants. Geographic reach is currently US-restricted for training, while community events extend across Dallas, Houston, South Florida, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and a virtual footprint via Zoom and Discord.

Name

BlackGirlsHack

Legal name

BGH Foundation

Website

https://blackgirlshack.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Education and Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF), Cybersecurity (Digital Safety, Ethical Hacking Basics) (EDAMACAH)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training
• Diversity programs
• Certification preparation
• Career mentoring
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Full Membership at $49/year providing access to Project B.R.A.I.N., discount vouchers, scholarships, training discounts, and member-only events. General membership is free with basic community access.
2. Training Program Fees: Level 102 Training Programs with tiered pricing: $150 for one course, $200 for two courses, $250 for three courses. Includes exam vouchers, books, training, labs, and weekly instructor-led sessions.
3. Workshop and Event Fees: Various paid workshops including instructor-led study groups ($50), intermediate lab sessions ($25 virtual), and special event tickets.
4. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying on donations. Annual fundraising gala targeting $2 million to fund programming. EIN 85-3683902 for tax-deductible donations.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors including Google, Adobe, RaicesCyber, WomenCyberJutsu, CyberTorial, MinCyBsec provide funding and in-kind support.
6. Merchandise Sales: BGH Store selling swag with member discounts on all merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BlackGirlsHack (operating under the BGH Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers cybersecurity skills training, mentoring, resume review, certification preparation, and access to low-cost educational resources for Black girls and women pursuing careers in cybersecurity. It runs structured training programs (such as Level 102), youth-focused initiatives (We Got Next Cyber, BlackKidsHack, Hacker Frogs), study groups, an annual conference (SquadCon), and member-only benefits via the Project B.R.A.I.N. platform.

Product overview

BlackGirlsHack (BGH Foundation) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of cybersecurity education and career development programs. The portfolio includes scholarship-based training programs (Level 102 covering Security+, Network+, Cloud+, CySA+, and OSCP), youth programs (We Got Next Cyber, BlackKidsHack, Hacker Frogs), the SquadCon annual conference, and the Project B.R.A.I.N. membership platform on Microsoft Teams. Programs range from beginner to professional levels, with offerings including study groups, workshops (Burpsuite or Bust, Friday Night Labs), certification prep, and career coaching. The organization also partners with platforms like TryHackMe, Hack the Box, RangeForce, and various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hands-on training delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GooglecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of BlackGirlsHack with cloud training partnership. Google Cloud Platform training included in BGH training programs.
• AdobeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting BGH programs and mission to increase diversity in cybersecurity.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technology platform partner providing Microsoft Teams for BGH membership community, Project B.R.A.I.N. platform, and cloud training sponsorship through Azure.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCloud training sponsor providing AWS training programs as part of BGH curriculum.
• HackerOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BAHTWD (Bring A Hacker To Work Day) interview series featuring HackerOne professionals sharing career insights with BGH community. Multiple sessions hosted with Senior Director, Sales Development Representatives, and Data Scientists from HackerOne.
• RangeForcecoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity training platform used for BGH training program assessments. All participants required to complete RangeForce assessment as prerequisite for training programs.
• Grow with Google on CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning platform partner for BGH training program prerequisites. Participants can use Grow with Google or ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity as foundational knowledge demonstration.
• ISC2coreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity certification body partner for BGH training prerequisites. Certified in Cybersecurity certification accepted as prerequisite for BGH programs.
• INE SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity training platform (formerly eLearnSecurity) partnered with BGH. Students can swap eJPT for PJPT by TCM Security and vice versa in training programs.
• TCM SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity training platform partnered with BGH offering PJPT certification option in training programs.
• RaicesCyberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor organization supporting BGH mission and programs.
• WomenCyberJutsuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor organization supporting diversity in cybersecurity.
• CyberTorialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor organization supporting BGH programs.
• MinCyBsecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor organization supporting BGH mission.
• Girls Hack VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization co-presenting SquadCon conference. Shared mission of diversity in cybersecurity.
• SecureWorldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference partnership providing BGH members discounted registration to SecureWorld conferences across multiple cities including Dallas, Houston, and South Florida.
• CYBR.HAK.CONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference partnership with 10% exclusive discount code for BGH members and call for speakers from BGH community.
• InfoSecMapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecent partnership announced for collaborative efforts in cybersecurity education and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Girls Who Code: Well-funded nonprofit addressing the gender gap in technology through youth programs and career pipelines. Broad incumbent in the same "women/girls in tech" nonprofit space, though broader than BGH's cybersecurity focus.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training to individuals from underserved communities. Comparable tuition-free tech training model with similar employer-funding dynamics, though broader industry scope.
• SANS Institute: Largest commercial cybersecurity training and certification provider globally. Provides the professional-grade certifications (GIAC, etc.) that BGH members often pursue after foundational training; broad incumbent in same training category.
• NPower: Nonprofit providing tech training and career placement for underserved young adults, including cybersecurity tracks. Comparable in training-for-jobs model and corporate-funding mix, though broader scope than cybersecurity.

Direct peers

• Cyversity: Nonprofit (formerly ICMCP) focused on increasing minority representation in the cybersecurity industry. Closest direct peer to BGH given shared minority-in-cyber mission, training programs, and scholarship offerings.
• Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS): Nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity through conferences, training, and mentorship. Direct counterpart to BGH in mission, target audience (women in cyber), and member-based community model.
• WomenCyberJutsu: Nonprofit offering cybersecurity training, study groups, and community events for women. Direct comparable: same target audience (women in cyber), nonprofit training-led model, listed as an active BGH sponsor/organizational partner.
• RaicesCyber: Hispanic-focused nonprofit building representation in cybersecurity through training and community events. Direct comparable in mission and operating model — listed as an active BGH sponsor, suggesting close operational overlap.

Emerging players

• CyberTorial: Cybersecurity training provider with mission-aligned focus on underrepresented communities, listed as a BGH sponsor. Emerging player with overlapping audience but narrower presence than BGH's portfolio.
• Cyber Talent DoJo / TryHackMe: Hands-on cybersecurity training platform used by BGH members for practice labs. Direct platform-level overlap — TryHackMe offers competing certification prep and practice environments that BGH essentially bundles into its programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blackgirlshack
• Xx.com/blackgirlshack
• Facebookfacebook.com/blackgirlshack

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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