Two awards, one mission: thank you to the Afro-entrepreneurs fund

May 1st, 2025 will remain etched in the history of Ôtentik Products.
At the prestigious Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund Gala, our company was honored with two major awards :

• Afro-Entrepreneurial Company of the Year

• Globally Open Company Award

These distinctions highlight a journey, a vision and a deep commitment to Afro beauty and identity.
And we know that this recognition would not have been possible without the support of a key player: the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund.

A fund that transforms

The Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund is not simply a financial lever.
The Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund , founded in 2008, supports businesses from Black communities in Quebec through financing , strategic guidance , and a strong network.

With loans of up to $500,000, this fund does more than just finance: it trains, supports and propels entrepreneurs towards their full potential.

Ôtentik is proof of that.
Thanks to their support, we have structured our growth, strengthened our mission… and today, we have a presence in more than a dozen countries

Thank you to Jaël Elysée, a visionary dedicated to serving others .

Behind every great initiative, there is a person with a vision.
We want to give a special mention to Jaël Elysée , founder of the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund, whose commitment is transforming the trajectory of so many companies.

Her leadership, her listening skills, and her desire to uplift Afro-descendant entrepreneurs in Quebec deeply inspire us.

A message for the next generation of entrepreneurs

If you are an Afro-descendant entrepreneur in Quebec and are looking for solid support, genuine listening, and a structure adapted to your needs — do not hesitate to knock on the door of the Afro-Entrepreneurs Fund.

At Ôtentik Products, we believe that entrepreneurship is not a path to be taken alone.
And thanks to this type of partnership, we know that we are moving further.

Together, this is just the beginning

These two awards honor us, but they also place a responsibility on us.
They remind us that our mission — to restore confidence to every person of African descent through their hair — is more alive than ever.