Orchid Capital Collective is an impact fund that invests integrated capital, combining grants, low-interest loans, and non-financial support, at the intersection of reproductive care, economic opportunity, and community resilience.
ConnectUP! Integrated Capital Fund is committed to advancing economic justice by closing the capital access gap for underestimated entrepreneurs. It offers patient, flexible and hybrid capital to empower Black, Brown and rural-based business owners to scale their impact, achieve sustainable growth and economically power their community.
City Life/Vida Urbana’s REFund aims to improve housing stability and economic opportunity for rent-burdened tenants. They do this by enabling communities to acquire deed-restricted, tenant- governed, affordable housing in gentrifying neighborhoods.
Black Farmer Fund invests in Black farmers, food entrepreneurs, and agricultural businesses to build an equitable and resilient food system. BFF provides accessible and flexible financing options designed to match their client’s unique needs and opportunities.
Cohort Group Year: 2022
Location: Northeast United States
88 Acres is an artisan food company that produces healthy snacks free of the top eight food allergens. Their Canton-based manufacturing center generates good jobs–the enterprise currently employs over 70 people! They also prioritize ingredient sourcing from New England-based farmers and waste-reduction practices. The BII Fund made its initial investment in 2017. In 2019 and 2025, BII made a follow-on investments to expand their business.
Original Investment Date: 2017; follow-on in 2019 and 2025
Investment Type(s): Equity