Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA)

Last chance to secure your discounted seat is TODAY! Don't miss out on CDVCA's 30th Anniversary Annual Conference! At this year’s conference, you will:    ➡️ Learn about government programs, including the CDFI Fund, SSBCI, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, SBIC, and others.   ➡️ Shape the Future of CDVC: What are new trends in the industry and in investor interests? What will a new Trump administration mean for the industry?   ➡️ Learn from investors and capital allocators about the qualities they look for in their investments.     ➡️ Gain insights from trailblazing CDVC funds and thought leaders on how they are tackling today’s challenges with innovative solutions.    ➡️ Network with fund managers, investors, ecosystem partners, and government officials working to drive impact and economic opportunity in distressed communities.   We hope to see you there!

⏳ Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Register by 2/14! 🚀 Don’t miss out! The early bird special for CDVCA's 30th Anniversary Conference ends on February 14. 👉  Plus, take advantage of our hands-on pre-conference training on March 26, designed specifically for emerging fund managers looking to sharpen their skills and gain practical insights. Why wait? Sign up today and invest in your growth! #fundmanagers

A big thank you to everyone who attended the 23rd Annual CDVCA Peer Group in Puerto Rico last week! Your participation made it a great success. Special thanks to Mucho Gusto PR, a former Unlock Capital participant, for bringing their amazing plant-based ice cream for everyone to enjoy! 🍦 Looking forward to continuing the conversation and collaboration! 📷: Laura Perez, Co-founder of Mucho Gusto with Peer Group attendees

We are grateful to U.S. Senator Warner for his continued support to CDFIs!

On behalf of the CDVCA team, we are deeply sorry to see the devastating impact of the fires in Southern California. To our colleagues and friends in the area, please know that we’re thinking of you from the East Coast during this incredibly difficult time. If there’s any way we can be of help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re keeping everyone affected in our thoughts and sending strength your way. #CommunitySupport

📢 Join us as CDVCA celebrates 30 years! Mark your calendars for our 30th Anniversary Conference on March 27-28, 2025, in Washington, DC. 🤝 Together, we’ll explore ways to drive startup and growth capital to underinvested communities, creating jobs, wealth, and solutions to critical challenges like climate change. 🌱 Secure your seat today! Early Bird Pricing ends February 14th! https://lnkd.in/e-K5xbcm #ImpactInvesting #Communitydevelopment

🚀 Exciting news! CDVCA’s New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investment in Global Polymer Industries has been spotlighted in the latest issue of Novogradac Journal. Global Polymer’s dedication to innovation and its positive impact on the Madison, South Dakota community are truly inspiring. We’re honored to play a role in supporting this transformative project through our NMTC investment. Want to see how NMTCs are driving real change in rural communities? 🌟 Check out the article attached to learn more about this remarkable company and the difference it’s making.   #NMTC © Novogradac – All Rights Reserved. This article first appeared in the December 2024 issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the publisher is prohibited by law.

We’re honored to see members from our team David Geeter Alvarez, Emmanuel Loubriel, CPA, CIMA®, Esq., Kerwin Tesdell, and Dr. Ernesto Villarini-Baquero featured on NASDAQ’s Times Square Tower last Friday! This recognition highlights CDVCA’s Unlock Capital initiative as a proud recipient of the MBDA Capital Readiness Program (CRP) Grant, honoring our commitment to supporting high-growth businesses in underserved communities. Thank you 🙌 @usmbda for this opportunity! #MBDA #CRP

🌟 Congratulations to our colleagues on the Unlock Capital team on their upcoming Investor Showcase! This is a unique opportunity for investors to engage with a diverse range of innovative startups from across the U.S., each dedicated to creating meaningful impact in their respective industries and communities. Interested in attending? Apply now for a chance to join us at this event: https://lu.ma/hbjm06fo #Innovation #angel #vc #investor #investment

CDVCA is incredibly proud to be awarded a $20 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. Read more details about the award here https://lnkd.in/e3YPfkuP Congratulations 🎉 to all the other NMTC award recipients, as we collectively work to strengthen communities across the nation. #NewMarketsTaxCredit #BusinessGrowth #CommunityDevelopment #NMTC