Community Micro Equity Fund
A programme by Sunshine Enterprises' Business Acceleration Services
Provides equity to Black, low-to-moderate income, and other diverse entrepreneurs to leverage debt or offer equity.
About Community Micro Equity Fund
Funded through The PNC Foundation, the Community Micro Equity Fund is a collaboration between Greenwood Archer Capital and Sunshine Enterprises that aims to fill this gap by providing equity to leverage debt or to offer equity when debt is not a viable option. The fund is designed to help connect qualified business owners and entrepreneurs in Chicago’s South and West Sides with friend and family-type capital annually. The program will create an ecosystem of support which will include business education, working capital, credit repair coaching, incubation and access to co-working space, patient mezzanine equity and strategic, ongoing mentoring. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have a startup business or an existing business with gross annual revenue of $20K; Businesses must be for-profit; Candidates must complete Sunshine Enterprise’s 12-week Community Business Academy.
Where to apply
Other Sunshine Enterprises' Business Acceleration Services programmes
- Business Acceleration Services (BAS)Provides year-round support to graduates of the Community Business Academy, including coaching, workshops, and access to mentorship and market readiness programs.
- Next Level Exchange (NLE)A mentorship program pairing participants with experienced business mentors for one-on-one support.
- Market Ready Acceleration Program (MRAP)Prepares entrepreneurs for market entry by assisting with certifications, licensing, and identifying business opportunities.
- The Plan and PitchA one-day business pitch competition and workshop.
- The Start Something ChallengeA multi-month marketing and business pitch competition.
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