Expanding the flow of capital to Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Diversification is a core investment principle — yet less than 2% of early-stage funding goes to startups led by Black, Latinx, or Native American founders. It's time to change that.
As impact investors who want to end the many wealth gaps in global society, we see inclusive teams as a way to both enhance shareholder value and improve societal outcomes. We also believe the numerous studies which have shown that diverse management teams consistently produce greater shareholder value and profitability.
That’s why we value the diverse perspectives of our team at Candide Group, and that’s also why 90% of companies and funds we’ve supported have women and people of color in their leadership. Given the immense disparities in the present funding environment, we see tremendous opportunity to support innovative leaders who are too often overlooked.
Capital solutions for local small businesses that are foundational to resilient communities
by supporting small and local businesses through non-extractive capital that strengthen community stability and self-empowerment.
Innovative financing for a more equitable economy
by expanding access to financing in underinvested communities that builds generational wealth and equitable economies.
Investing in economic justice and social change ventures
by using capital as a tool, not an outcome, to support innovation by centering solutions that reflect underrepresented people and places.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship Deal Spotlight — Carolina Small Business Development Corporation
Candide Group has facilitated more than 20 investments into Inclusive Entrepreneurship. To see all of our deals in this vertical or our full portfolio (updated quarterly), click below:
Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF) offers financial, policy, research, and technical assistance to small businesses throughout North Carolina.