The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) is a network for community development venture capital investing. CDVCA funds provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, particularly those in rural and urban areas.

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

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The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) is the network for community development venture capital (CDVC) investing. CDVC funds provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, seeking market-rate financial returns, as well as the creation of good jobs, wealth, and entrepreneurial capacity.
 
CDVCA promotes the field by combining advocacy, education, communications, and best-practice dissemination through conferences and workshops. CDVCA makes its expertise available to CDVC funds by providing consulting services and technical assistance.

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA)

CDVCA is kicking off a webinar series and invites you to a conversation on July 11 at 1 p.m. EST with guest speaker Karl Fooks, Outreach Manager and expert in U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Venture Capital program. 

Don't miss the chance to enhance your understanding of the SSBCI and its role in bolstering local entrepreneurial ecosystems, driving innovation, and creating jobs.

⭐ Two more webinars to add to your calendar! ⭐

Join the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA)'s Unlock Capital program for informational webinars on May 1 and May 8 about applications for its National Investment Readiness Program. 

The May 1 webinar will also discuss the $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and its potential to empower founders and startups.

The May 8 webinar will also highlight a future opportunity for equity and growth debt funding for businesses that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CDVCA is involved in a coalition of organizations recently awarded $5 billion from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

To learn more, register for an upcoming webinar! 🎟️
https://brnw.ch/21wJdNe

During 2024, Unlock Capital seeks to work with 30 businesses nationwide as part of the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce's (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program (CRP).

Unlock Capital is accepting applications through May 31.

Learn more and apply on our website! ⬇️
https://brnw.ch/21wJdNf

"Unpacking the $100M Question: Navigating Placed-Based Investment Strategies
 
Last week, I had the privilege of participating as a panelist in a thought-provoking discussion on placed-based investment strategies at Impact PHL's Total Impact Summit. As our session ended, someone in the audience asked: "I have $100 million to invest. What would you do with that?" Regrettably, time constraints prevented us from delving deeply into this question. Therefore, I've taken the opportunity to dissect and explore it further here.
 
Before diving into specific investment options, it's essential to understand the terms and conditions accompanying the investment. If the investor has specific mandates or priorities, such as supporting local entrepreneurship or infrastructure development, the strategy should align closely with these directives. Alternatively, if the investment offers flexibility, the approach can be customized based on the unique needs and opportunities present in different communities. Also, even well-crafted investment policies might not contemplate factors that are important in making placed-based investments, such as investment vehicle types, process, metrics, benchmarking, and reporting standards. Gaining clarity on these and other aspects helps ensure that the placed-based approach is not only strategic but also aligned with the investor’s objectives and constraints.
 
With the investment context, we can start thinking about how to best invest in a place. The process goes something like this:
 
1.     Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment: Identify areas with untapped potential for growth and development through a holistic assessment to lay the groundwork for targeted investment.
2.     Engage stakeholders: Insights from local stakeholders provide invaluable guidance in shaping investment decisions that resonate with community needs.
3.     Foster resilience: Investments in the local economy should lead to sustainable pathways to prosperity that benefit the entire community.
4.     Enhance infrastructure and connectivity: Investments in critical projects lay the foundation for long-term economic growth and development.
5.     Prioritize social equity and inclusion: Investments should ensure that opportunities for growth are accessible to all members of the community.
 
Deeply impactful placed-based investments take time to develop and execute. As with the best farm-to-table eateries, rushing the process tends to compromise the quality and integrity of the outcome. For those seeking a quicker route, they might want to stick to the drive-thru options in the marketplace, such as the many “impact” ETFs and mutual funds out there. However, most of these options do little to promote impact in the places that matter to you most. Patience, dedication, and local knowledge and specialized counsel are key to creating meaningful change in communities.

For additional information about the Total Impact Sumit: www.impactphl.org

Join us on May 8 at 12 p.m. EST for an engaging webinar for all Startups and Founders. Whether you are seeking your first investor, or already accepting investments, this webinar has value for you to attend. 

In just 60-minutes, you will learn:

✅  About the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA)'s Unlock Capital National Investment Readiness Program and how it can propel your startup's growth. Applications are due by May 31.

✅  Exclusive insights on what investors are looking for from Roy Torbert, Head of Programs at Third Derivative. 

✅  Funding opportunities available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the experts, ask your questions live, and identify the best next steps for your startup or business. Reserve your spot now to unlock your venture's potential for success! 

Can't make the date? Don’t worry. Sign up anyway, and we’ll make sure you get the on-demand version as soon as it’s available. ⬇️
https://brnw.ch/21wJvwt

Additional Information about EPA GGRF NCIF here:
https://lnkd.in/gRdsjEuK

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Community Development Venture Capital Alliance