The passing of a loved one comes with a rollercoaster of emotions, from being hit with grief to becoming overwhelmed with creating funeral plans. The ordeal can be quite strenuous for many families, but what if it didn’t have to be? Following the tragic loss of her father, Jessica McGlory launched Guaranteed, a tech-enabled hospice-care startup. On the premise that death is the only thing in life that’s guaranteed, the founder and CEO created the company to transform how society handles the ultimate fate. The goal is better preparation when it comes to taking necessary actions and managing the emotional experience. Guaranteed uses frictionless technology to provide direct, at-home patient care in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY. An additional standout feature is that the company not only looks after its patients but also their families, who receive their own personal plan of care. Investors have gravitated to the mission behind Guaranteed as it has raised nearly $10 million to...

Three Clark Atlanta University graduates are closer to their goal of reaching $2 million in funding for their alcohol delivery service. As AfroTech previously told you, Miami, FL-based startup QuikLiq was launched by HBCU alumni with a mission to transform how wine, beer, and spirits are delivered to consumers.