Recent News
ITC Holdings Corp. invests $500,000 in New Community Transformation Fund
NCTF News | September 26, 2023
Frey Foundation invests $500K in Grand Rapids capital fund for minority-owned businesses
MiBiz | March 2, 2023
Colorado’s first Black-owned, woman-led venture capital firm secures $5 million from state venture capital program
The Denver Post | November 2, 2022
Grand Rapids VC fund picks its second startup, and they’re relocating from Texas
Crain’s Detroit Business | August 2022
GR investment fund for minorities replicated in Denver; other U.S. cities eyed
MiBiz | July 31, 2022
Colorado’s first Black-owned, woman-led venture capital firm secures $5 million from state venture capital program
The Denver Post | July 14, 2022
BAMF Health is Recipient of Inaugural Investment from New Community Transformation Fund
Everything Business Corp! | February 14, 2022
GR venture capital fund makes first investment, shows ‘strong pipeline’
MiBiz | February 13, 2022
Grand Rapids venture fund receives one million from Wege Foundation
WK TV Journal | December, 2021
Ollie Howie named first managing director of minority-focused venture capital fund
MiBiz | November 07, 2021
Bank of America Announces Investments in 40 Private Funds Focused on Minority Entrepreneurs for Approximately $150 Million
Business Wire | Jan 26, 2021
Investment fund aims to ensure Grand Rapids is not “flyover city” for entrepreneurs of color
Mlive | Jan 26, 2021
GR-based VC fund targeting minority-owned companies raises $8.5M in first year
MiBiz | Jan 26, 2021