Black-led
Black-led institutions encompasses Black-led, Black-governed, serving all. These aspects are needed because Black-led institutions listen to the communities’ feedback, and include them in the process so what is done for them is not done to them.
Centering Equity In Impact Investing
Investing in funding equity drives meaningful change within the Black business community and supports the long-term success of small businesses and the communities they serve by addressing the financial capital gap. With the necessary financial capital, business owners will have the ability to grow their businesses and create jobs.
Let's build the economic power of our community together.
CDFIs serve as a bridge for this missed opportunity, bringing Black businesses and banks together. Equity1821 aims to be a Black-led CDFI loan fund focused on providing fiscal resources to small businesses. Learn more about CDFI’s below.
How To Engage
Our approach and offerings will address the root causes in the small business ecosystem.
Whether you are a Banker, Corporation, Entrepreneur, or Non-profit/foundation you play an integral role in assisting businesses to gain access to capital, providing a high social and financial return on investment across the region.
