News Coverage

The work Momentus Capital is doing to deliver a continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital is being recognized in both national media and local outlets.

We invite you to read highlights of that coverage below or follow the links to read full coverage on each news outlet’s website.

If you are a member of the media and have a press inquiry, please contact our media relations manager, David Greisman, at dgreisman@capitalimpact.org.

New York Life and Momentus Capital partner to deliver more SBA 504 first mortgage loans to commercial real estate projects
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12/6/2023

New York Life and Momentus Capital partner to deliver more SBA 504 first mortgage loans to commercial real estate projects

“New York Life recently allocated $50 million from its insurance general account to a new impact lending program run by Momentus Capital seeking to provide small business loans to help entrepreneurs in underserved communities purchase real estate.”

Wedding startup Laine London nabs investment via S.P.U.R. Pathways program offered by Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus Capital
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11/6/2023

Wedding startup Laine London nabs investment via S.P.U.R. Pathways program offered by Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus Capital

“We want to support the company and help them reach diverse customers nationwide, as they’ve already shown was possible in the Atlanta area,” says Elisabeth Chasia, investments director at Momentus Capital.

Capital Impact Partners awards Co-op Innovation Award to justice-oriented farm in Massachusetts
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10/25/2023

Capital Impact Partners awards Co-op Innovation Award to justice-oriented farm in Massachusetts

“Rock Steady Farm — a queer- and trans-owned farm rooted in social justice, food access and farmer training — is being awarded $40,000 to develop and launch a paid apprenticeship program for queer and trans farmers and farmers of color. […] The funding was announced as part of the annual Co-op Innovation Awards, a joint project from Capital Impact Partners and National Cooperative Bank.”

City First Bank and Momentus Capital collaborate to boost SBA 504 first mortgage lending to underserved entrepreneurs
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10/12/2023

City First Bank and Momentus Capital collaborate to boost SBA 504 first mortgage lending to underserved entrepreneurs

“D.C.’s City First Bank is committing that sizable amount [$50 million] to Momentus for a new SBA 504 first mortgage loan program that small business owners in low-to-moderate income areas in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and California can tap to purchase property or refinance existing mortgages.”

Ellis Carr, President and CEO of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, named to Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100”
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10/10/2023

Ellis Carr, President and CEO of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, named to Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100”

“We are proud to be listed alongside the many leaders and stakeholders who are contributing to the future of the Washington, D.C., Metro region.” said Mr. Carr, the president and CEO of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, part of the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations. “One of our guiding principles is: ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ The work we are all doing will help everyone in the D.C. region have access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.”

Capital Impact Partners joins with Cleveland organizations to expand Equitable Development Initiative, increase diversity among real estate developers
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07/20/2023

Capital Impact Partners joins with Cleveland organizations to expand Equitable Development Initiative, increase diversity among real estate developers

“A new initiative is striving to increase diversity in the field of real estate development and to provide the tools to build the skills needed for success. The Cleveland Equitable Development Initiative began accepting applications from minority developers this week. The initiative is a joint effort among two local nonprofits, Cleveland Development Advisors and Village Capital Corporation, as well as a national group, Capital Impact Partners.”

New broker-dealer Momentus Securities launches with plans to bring more institutional investment to social impact
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06/13/2023

New broker-dealer Momentus Securities launches with plans to bring more institutional investment to social impact

“Momentus Securities is taking a page from the corporate credit playbook and applying it to loans for affordable housing, healthcare, education, small businesses and food systems. Momentus, a registered broker-dealer, plans to bundle such loans into securities with investment-grade credit ratings and sell them to pension funds, endowments and other institutional investors with an appetite for social impact but few easy ways to enter the market.”

American Banker’s Innovators of the Year: Tom Brune of Ventures Lending Technologies
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05/8/2023

American Banker’s Innovators of the Year: Tom Brune of Ventures Lending Technologies

“After becoming president of Ventures Lending Technologies last year, Tom Brune led the organization to double its income, reach its first year of profitability and launch a product for building online loan applications.”

Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance Recognized as Two of the Best Nonprofits to Work For
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04/11/2023

Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance Recognized as Two of the Best Nonprofits to Work For

The NonProfit Times, the leading publication for nonprofit managers, highlighted Momentus Capital for its nimble and entrepreneurial approach, hybrid workplace model, opportunities to connect with leadership, and fostering ongoing innovation through its Lab process — a cross-departmental structure that evaluates internal systems and processes.