Through our continuum of solutions, Momentus Capital is making an impact with communities across the country. We invite you to read our press releases from across the Momentus Capital family of organizations.
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Ellis Carr of Momentus Capital Named to the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100” List for 2023
“We assembled our annual Power 100 list of the most influential business leaders with the pending revival of Greater Washington top of mind,” wrote Washington Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Douglas Fruehling. “Who has the courage to stand up and discuss our problems without holding back? Who has the leadership skills — and, sometimes, the dollars — to make a difference? Who can we count on?”
Innovative Cooperatives Receive $170,000 in Grants From Capital Impact Partners and National Cooperative Bank
Four innovative cooperatives in four cities have received a combined $170,000 in catalytic grant funding the 2023 Co-op Innovation Awards, which aim to increase cooperative development in communities living with low incomes and/or communities of color.
Top Black-Led Financial Organizations to Provide Up To $100 Million in Mission-Focused Lending to Underserved Small Business Owners
City First Bank, Capital Impact Partners, and CDC Small Business Finance team up to support low-to-moderate income areas in California; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; and Virginia with flexible owner-occupied commercial real estate options via their Small Business Administration 504 First Mortgage program.
New York Life’s Impact Investment Strategy Commits $50 Million to Momentus Capital to Support Flexible Small Business Loans for Underserved and Undercapitalized Communities
These small business loans have flexible terms that are specifically intended to support entrepreneurs from underserved and undercapitalized communities — borrowers who often are not otherwise able to access this kind of capital.
Aeris Issues Strong Ratings for the Momentus Capital Branded Family of Organizations
Aeris is a leading expert in the financial and impact performance of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and other private impact loan funds. This is the first time that Aeris reviewed the entire Momentus Capital branded family of organizations.
Former Prosperity Now President and CEO Gary Cunningham Named New Chair of the Boards of Directors for Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance
Mr. Cunningham joined the boards of directors of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance in 2021, when the two organizations formally came together. Most recently, he worked as president and CEO of Prosperity Now, a nonprofit organization that seeks to build an economy that is just, fair, and free from structural racism.
Institutional Capital for Social Impact: New Investment Bank Focused on Bringing Capital to Disinvested Communities
Momentus Securities has launched with the goal of driving institutional capital to America’s small businesses and nonprofits — and positioning “social impact” as a fully investable asset class for institutional investors.
Miriam Torres Baltys of CDC Small Business Finance Wins SBA “Financial Services Champion of the Year” Award
“This job is truly about helping people, and it feels great to be recognized for the impact I am having on small business owners,” said Torres Baltys, a Senior Small Business Loan Officer with CDC Small Business Finance. “Every time I talk to a client, I try to think of them as if they were family — how would I want them to be treated, and how can I help them reach their goal? And if I can’t help them right now, how can I help them be knowledgeable and set a plan for the future so that they can still achieve their goals and dreams?”
CDC Small Business Finance Named “Community Advantage Lender of the Year” in Michigan by SBA
CDC Small Business Finance received two awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Michigan District Office for helping the state's small business owners get access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.