Source: Scott Olson / Getty 15 of the Richest Black Owned Businesses of All Time (And How Much They’ve Made) Black entrepreneurs have built some of the most influential companies in the world, spanning technology, media, entertainment, finance, manufacturing, beauty, and staffing. Here’s a look at 15 of the richest Black owned businesses of all time and how much money they’ve generated. World Wide Technology Founder: David StewardIndustry: Technology Estimated Revenue: $20+ billion annually World Wide Technology (WWT) is the largest Black owned business in the United States. ActOne Group Founder: Janice Bryant HowroydIndustry: Staffing Estimated Revenue: Nearly $3 billion annually ActOne became the first Black woman owned company in U.S. history to surpass $1 billion in annual revenue. BET (Black Entertainment Television) Founders: Robert L. Johnson and Sheila JohnsonIndustry: Media Sold For: $2.9 billion BET changed television history by becoming the first cable network dedicated to Black audiences.