Natural Capital Investment Fund
Loans and technical assistance for small businesses with a big impact in Central Appalachia and the Southeast.
Natural Capital Investment Fund (NCIFund) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans and technical assistance to small businesses in Central Appalachia and the Southeast. NCIFund focuses on supporting underserved and minority-owned businesses, helping them build locally owned enterprises that create lasting jobs and community wealth. The organization operates across a nine-state region, offering financial resources and advisory services to innovative entrepreneurs who use natural resources responsibly. NCIFund partners with institutions like Truist, CornerSquare Community Capital, and Wells Fargo to expand its reach and impact. The business model revolves around deploying loans and offering technical support to small businesses, generating revenue through interest on loans and fees for advisory services. NCIFund's mission is to foster economic development and environmental sustainability by investing in businesses that have a significant positive impact on their communities.
Keywords: CDFI, small business loans, technical assistance, minority-owned, underserved, Central Appalachia, Southeast, economic development, environmental sustainability, community wealth.
