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.

Program to help real estate developers of color expands to Dallas
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04/7/2022

Program to help real estate developers of color expands to Dallas

“Systemic barriers have prevented developers of color from accessing capital and achieving their potential in helping communities across the country,” said president and CEO Ellis Carr in this article about the Equitable Development Initiative expanding to a fourth metropolitan region. “There are so many talented developers of color who are ready to work with local neighborhoods to create housing solutions that uplift and support communities.”

The Most Transformative Fintech Merger That You Never Heard About
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06/4/2021

The Most Transformative Fintech Merger That You Never Heard About

Forbes Magazine sat down with Ellis Carr, president and CEO of Capital Impact Partners, and CEO of CDC Small Business Finance, to discuss how this exciting new enterprise is working to address lack of investment in communities of color. The two also talked about Ellis’ vision for using technology to help scale this work nationally.

Capital Impact Partners combines with West Coast small business lender
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03/30/2021

Capital Impact Partners combines with West Coast small business lender

Capital Impact Partners of Arlington and CDC Small Business Finance of San Diego have combined as part of a bid to expand their reach into more underserved communities and combat growing income inequality. The combined organization will create a new umbrella brand for consumers.

Opinion: Equitable revitalization critical to Detroit’s future
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02/7/2021

Opinion: Equitable revitalization critical to Detroit’s future

“We must think holistically about our approach to community and economic development to achieve sustainable change,” notes CEO Ellis Carr in this Op-Ed about how the Alliance is focusing its efforts to build equitable communities that are intentional, innovative, scalable, and inclusive, for all Detroiters.