It's about equitable and sustainable growth

to unlock the potential of the future

- Carla Dearing, Velo CEO

Creation of the business model and fundraising plan for a B Corp sister company to expand hydroponic garden systems beyond schools to employers
Company was able to pursue potential partners and funders
Company used our market research to inform a planned product expansion

Nonprofit providing school gardens nationwide

Creation of business model proforma and forecast for the ongoing operating entity
Completed an equity crowdfunding campaign of $218,000
Launched with menu, operations model and technology platform in June 2021

Woman-owned co-working space and startup hub and community e-learning platform

Creation of business model proforma and forecast for the ongoing operating entity
Supported the signing of a long-term property management contract by top entertainment company
Supported the $53 million capital raise and debt financing

Nonprofit developer of world-class indoor track facility and entertainment venue

Creation of business model proforma and forecast for the ongoing operating entity
Completed an equity crowdfunding campaign of $218,000
Launched with menu, operations model and technology platform in June 2021

Black-owned B Corp seeking to create a national soul food pizza chain with profit sharing and options for employees

Raised significant philanthropic support for community planning, engagement and amenity-testing through placemaking interventions
Project informs culturally responsive site plan and long-term community benefit achievements for the neighborhood

MBE developer specializing in urban planning and sustainable solutions in challenging community contexts

Creation of financial model / proforma for large-scale development, identifying phases and community ownership strategies
Secured development rights from the city
Fundraising in progress for the developer and the $150 million project, including LITHC, Construction Loan to Perm, Opportunity Zone Funding, Government and Philanthropic Grants

MBE developer specializing in urban planning and sustainable solutions in challenging community contexts

Created business model and potential capital stack, including SBA 405(b) loan, potential convertible preferred note and social impact loan offering
Continuing efforts to launch main site near key attractions on the bourbon trail

Black women-owned ecotourism developer of campsite and entertainment venues

Helped win a workforce development RFP and contract with local manufacturers to improve training and create apprenticeships, which served as a model for other industries in the past decade
Created funding model for securing state funds for Advanced Manufacturing and IT Initiative and Building, including a city TIF-like deal, corporate fundraising and philanthropic grants.
Helped the College Foundation spin off a property to local developers while maintaining an equity interest to support future programming

Local community college and its foundation

Development of business model and capital needs for scaling to Spanish-speaking clients worldwide
Experimenting with new technology, infrastructure and talent approaches
Exploration of entering U.S. market

Women-owned company in Latin America providing resources and support for women entrepreneurs

Women-owned, growth-stage salon

Non-profit pre-accelerator for women-owned businesses

Independent statewide venture fund