For Business Owners
Put your business in front of customers already looking
BlackKarat users open the app with one intention: to find and support Black-owned businesses. Sponsored placement makes sure yours is the first they see.
Pro Profile
Claim your listing and take control of how your business appears. Upload photos, update your description, and keep your hours and contact info current — all from the app.
- Claim and verify your listing
- Own your listing photos
- Edit description & hours
- Manage contact info
Available in the BlackKarat app
Home Spotlight
Appear in the "Popular Near You" row every time someone opens the app in your metro. Rotates daily among active sponsors — guaranteed top-row visibility.
- Top of home screen row
- Daily rotation in your metro
- Visible to all nearby users
- Month-to-month, no contracts
Available in the BlackKarat app
Category Sponsor
Appear at the top of Explore search results when users browse or search your category. Exclusive placement — only one sponsor per category per metro.
- #1 in category search results
- Exclusive per category/metro
- Reserved for your active billing period
- Month-to-month, no contracts
Available in the BlackKarat app
All placements are labelled "Sponsored" in the app. Payment does not affect verification status — Black ownership verification is independent of any commercial relationship. Paid plan prices shown are placeholders — final pricing available in the app.
How it works
Claim your listing for free
Download BlackKarat and claim your business. Verification is free and unlocks your owner dashboard.
Choose a sponsorship plan
Select the placement level that fits your goals and budget. Category Sponsor gets you to the top of search results for your category.
Start appearing at the top
Your listing moves to the sponsored position immediately. Every sponsored card is labelled so users know — and trust — what they're seeing.
Get started in the app
Claim your listing and manage sponsorship from your owner dashboard inside BlackKarat.