IFIs include everything from loan funds deployed to mission-driven organizations to catalytic first-loss capital to venture investments in impact startups and beyond.
A nonprofit organization works to revitalize neighborhoods through property acquisitions and renovations, including the provision of below-market-rate loans to homeowners to purchase, refinance, and renovate homes.
A climate-focused loan fund seeks to expand access to—and ownership of—clean energy solutions in communities that are underfinanced and disproportionately affected by climate change.
A fintech platform provides digital financial services for underserved populations—enabling users to store, send, and exchange money globally without requiring a smartphone or internet connection.
A nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) provides microloans, financial training and support, savings support, credit building, and community to low-income women entrepreneurs.