What BLACK IN DATA LTD does

Black In Data Ltd is a UK-incorporated community organization founded in 2021 that operates as a collaborative movement to connect, educate, and elevate people of colour working in or aspiring to enter the data industry. The organization runs a global community of 13,000+ data professionals spanning at least ten countries, delivering a portfolio of services that includes free training workshops (Python Party, Kaggle Party, Software Engineering Bootcamps), a structured mentorship programme (notably a 3-month BiD X J.P. Morgan Mentoring Programme), a jobs board connecting members with inclusive employers, the Teens in Data programme for 16–18 year-olds, and an events calendar that includes data-for-good hackathons with DataKind UK. Content distribution is handled through a blog, the Black in Data Talks podcast (available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and Google Podcasts), and active social media channels on Twitter/X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

The underlying technology is minimal: Black In Data does not operate a proprietary technology platform, API, or SDK. Its offering is delivered through a WordPress-based website (blackindata.co.uk) that acts as the hub for community sign-ups, jobs postings, event registration, and content distribution. The organization is small (1–10 employees) and headquartered at 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX.

The business model is not fully disclosed and appears consistent with a not-for-profit or impact-led structure. All community programming, training, mentorship, and content is provided free of charge to participants. Revenue is most likely generated through corporate sponsorships and partnership contributions from named enterprise partners including J.P. Morgan, NatWest Group, The Guardian, and Capgemini, with employers also paying (in some form) to access the community's talent pipeline via the jobs board. No funding rounds, investors, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

BLACK IN DATA LTD

Legal name

Black In Data Ltd

Website

https://blackindata.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Community & Diversity Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Science & Analytics (Data Literacy, SQL, Visualization) (EDAMACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Statistics & Data Analysis Tutoring (EDANAAAH)

Keywords

• Data community network
• Diversity mentorship programs
• Data skills training
• Career development services
• DEI talent pipeline

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Services: Black In Data offers training programs including Python Party workshops, Software Engineering Bootcamps, and data analytics courses, typically delivered free of charge to participants. Revenue generation mechanisms are not explicitly disclosed on the website.
2. Mentorship Programme: The organization runs a structured mentorship programme pairing Black data professionals with mentors, likely at no cost to mentees. This programme supports member retention and community growth.
3. Jobs Board: A job board is maintained where employers can post roles targeted at Black data professionals. Employers contact the organization via email ([email protected]) to post jobs, which may generate sponsorship or partnership revenue.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Black In Data partners with corporations (J.P. Morgan, NatWest, The Guardian, Capgemini) for networking events, mentoring programmes, and talent pipelines. These partnerships likely involve sponsorship or co-investment from corporate partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Black In Data is a community movement that connects, educates, and elevates people of colour in the data industry. It provides free training workshops (Python Party, Kaggle Party, Databricks Training Series), a structured mentorship programme, a jobs board, networking events, a Teens in Data programme for ages 16-18, a podcast, and a blog, all funded through corporate partnerships and sponsorships.

Product overview

Black In Data is a community organization (not a traditional SaaS product) operating as a collaborative movement for people of colour in the data industry. The organization offers a community platform connecting 13,000+ data professionals globally, complemented by job placement services, mentorship programs, training workshops (including Python Party and Kaggle Party series), a Teens In Data program for youth aged 16-18, premier networking events, a podcast (Black In Data Talks), and blog content. The portfolio is organized as a unified community engagement platform with multiple service verticals focused on connecting, educating, and elevating people of colour in data careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black in Data Talks: The organization's podcast featuring episodes on data careers, AI, and industry topics
• Teens in Data
• Black in Data Mentoring Programme

Products and services

• Jobs Board A job-finding service that helps individuals find individuality-embracing roles. Employers can post jobs via direct email contact, targeting Black data professionals and other people of colour seeking inclusive employers.
• Mentorship Programme A structured mentorship programme pairing Black and people-of-colour data professionals with senior mentors, including a 3-month mentoring experience in partnership with J.P. Morgan. The programme provides one-on-one expert support and career development guidance for members.
• Training Programmes Career empowerment training including workshops on data tools, Python programming (Python Party), machine learning (Kaggle Party), Databricks Training Series, Software Engineering Bootcamps, and professional development skills. Programmes are delivered free of charge to participants.
• Teens in Data A practical data workshop programme for young adults aged 16-18 interested in exploring data careers, introducing data analytics tools such as BigQuery and Data Studio, along with data storytelling and dashboard building fundamentals.
• Events Premier networking events including Kaggle Parties, Python Parties, DataDive weekends (data-for-good hackathons), Machine Learning Ethics webinars, Software Engineering Bootcamps, and corporate networking events.
• Black in Data Talks Podcast A podcast series featuring conversations about data careers, with episodes covering topics including data privacy, AI, data science, leadership, neurodiversity, contracting in data, and celebrating Black women in data.
• Blog Educational blog publishing articles on data analytics, machine learning, Python programming, exploratory data analysis (EDA), career guidance, and industry insights for data professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000+ data professionals of colour connected through the community globally

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CodeVerseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2022CodeVerse partnered with Black in Data to deliver a Software Engineering Bootcamp in November 2022. The 4-week bootcamp covered Python programming, data analysis, and web application development, with participants potentially put forward for live roles.
• DataKind UKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2022DataKind UK partners with Black in Data to host DataDive weekends — data-for-good hackathons where Black in Data members volunteer their data science skills to help charities solve social challenges. The July 2022 DataDive supported Chasing the Stigma, a national mental health organization. The November 2022 DataDive supported Inclusion Labs, which works with schools to create inclusive communities for young people.
• J.P. MorgancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ.P. Morgan partners with Black in Data to amplify Black representation in the data industry. The partnership includes a BiD X J.P. Morgan Networking Event and a 3-month BiD X J.P. Morgan Mentoring Programme. Samik Chandarana, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at J.P. Morgan CIB CDAO, has publicly endorsed the partnership, stating that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential for enabling employees to flourish and driving better decision-making. The programme aims to provide Black data professionals with mentorship from J.P. Morgan senior leaders.
• NatWest GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatWest Group partners with Black in Data as part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. The bank is committed to becoming ethnically diverse with a focus on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds, with targets of 14% ethnic minority representation in CEO-4 and above positions and 3% Black representation in CEO-5 and above positions in the UK by 2025. The partnership provides NatWest access to Black In Data's talent pipeline.
• The GuardiancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Guardian partners with Black in Data as part of its Race Action Plan to improve diversity across its business. The Guardian's Race Steering Committee raises awareness of race equality and monitors progress against its race action plan. The partnership connects The Guardian's data team with Black In Data's community of data professionals of colour.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini partners with Black in Data as part of its Active Inclusion strategy, which aims to be recognised as a truly inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, included and empowered. Capgemini's purpose is unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. The partnership supports Capgemini's diversity hiring and inclusion objectives in the data and technology space.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coding Black Females: UK-based non-profit supporting Black women in tech through mentoring, events, and technical training; highly comparable mission, member model, and corporate partnership structure to Black in Data.
• Code2040: Non-profit focused on achieving racial equity in the US tech industry through fellowship, community, and career programs; comparable as a community-led organization driving Black and Latinx representation in technical careers.
• Women in Data: UK-based community and movement for women and non-binary people in data, offering mentoring, events, and corporate partnerships; directly comparable as a community-led DEI organization targeting underrepresentation in data careers.
• Black Girls CODE: US-based non-profit that introduces Black girls to computer science and tech careers through workshops, hackathons, and after-school programs; comparable community, education, and pipeline-building model focused on Black representation in tech.
• DataKind UK: UK charity that harnesses data science for social good through volunteer-led DataDive events; comparable as a non-profit that convenes data professionals around social impact and already co-hosts programming with Black in Data.
• Girls Who Code: Non-profit reaching millions of girls with computing education, clubs, and summer programs; comparable as a community/education-driven organization building a pipeline of underrepresented talent into tech careers.
• Diversity in Data: UK-based membership community advancing ethnic minority representation in the data profession; highly comparable peer for corporate partnerships, events, and talent pipeline programming.

Emerging players

• Color of Change: Large US-based racial justice organization focused on advocacy, media, and policy; comparable as a Black-led movement organization but operating in advocacy rather than data career development.
• AI4ALL: Non-profit creating artificial intelligence pipelines with underrepresented communities including Black and Latinx students; comparable as a community-driven education organization addressing diversity in AI/data careers.

Broad incumbents

• Generation: Global non-profit providing free, employer-driven training and job placement across multiple professions including tech and data; comparable as a large-scale training-to-employment organization that partners with employers to place underrepresented talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blackindata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-in-data
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackin_data

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Investors

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