As CDVCA marks its 30th anniversary, we are proud to welcome two distinguished leaders, Randy Kahn and Grady Vanderhoofven, to our Board of Directors. Both bring decades of experience in community development venture capital fund management, impact investing, and economic…
We are thrilled to announce that the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) has been awarded a $20 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. CDVCA’s investment strategy is…
CDVCA is pleased to announce our investment in ChargerHelp!, a Los Angeles-based company offering rapid, on-demand repairs and maintenance services for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. Their innovative, data-driven approach enables them to diagnose issues remotely and quickly dispatch…
CDVCA has launched the national Unlock Capital program to help high-growth entrepreneurs become ready to raise capital to fuel their development and success. The program offers a suite of services, including education, technical assistance, and mentoring for businesses seeking high-level…
CDVCA is pleased to announce our investment in Entac Medical, a Memphis-based digital health company. Entac Medical is at the forefront of healthcare innovation with AI-powered wearable devices that can predict and prevent postoperative complications, reducing readmission and healthcare costs. …
CDVCA is please to announce our follow-on investment in 88 Acres, a Canton, Massachusetts-based company co-founded and led by CEO Nicole Ledoux and President Rob Dalton. 88 Acres is a leader in the healthy snacks industry, offering allergy-friendly products made from…
CDVCA is pleased to announce our investment in OpConnect, a Portland, Oregon-based company at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. OpConnect delivers advanced, user-friendly EV charging stations and network solutions that are driving the expansion of EV…
CDVCA is pleased to announce our investment in Global Polymer Industries, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance industrial parts. Their innovative and sustainable production process efficiently creates ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) components that are exceptionally…
CDVCA’s Kerwin Tesdell and Julian Wood attended the CDFI Institute, the annual conference of the CDFI Coalition, in Washington, DC on March 15 & 16, 2023. The Coalition is the advocacy organization for the CDFI industry, including community development venture…