Focus Area: Southwest U.S. Based

August 9, 2022

VEST Her Ventures

VEST Her Ventures invests in early stage women-led companies developing solutions in the care economy and future of work.

March 21, 2022

Texas Mezzanine Fund, Inc.

TMF focuses on emerging businesses that have sound management, the potential for growth, a clear strategy for being profitable, and that demonstrate an ability to repay the loan.

National Urban League

Our Entrepreneurship Centers enable minority entrepreneurs who are running their businesses as sole proprietors, to thrive by growing revenue above $750k annually and creating jobs.

January 25, 2022

Communities Unlimited, Inc.

Communities United unites hope by bridging racial, economic and geographic boundaries in southern communities emerging from generations of persistent poverty.

The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute

The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is a seed-stage impact investing fund that hosts annual pitch competitions for Black, Latinx, and female founders.

Hope Credit Union Enterprise Organization

Hope began as a commercial loan fund and has a long track record of supporting business with the financing they need to start, stabilize and grow. Our lending is focused on providing capital to viable companies that create jobs, support communities, and address infrastructure needs in economically distressed and rural areas of the Deep South.

September 15, 2021

Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team

At WESST, we understand the unique challenges and needs of female entrepreneurs. Our Women’s Business Center programs are designed to be flexible

William Mann, Jr. Community Development Corporation

At William Mann Jr. CDC, we understand that each of our clients have a unique need that calls for a customized loan program. Based on your need, we can help find the right loan program for you.

PeopleFund

PeopleFund provides flexible loans to small businesses, start-ups, and nonprofit organizations across Texas.

LiftFund Inc.

LiftFund was founded to level the financial playing field for the underestimated entrepreneur. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

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