Press Releases

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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Momentus Capital Recognized as One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For

04/15/2024

In its 2024 rankings, The NonProfit Times selected the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations as the #3 large nonprofit, #17 overall.

Melissa Stallings of Momentus Capital Wins Award From the Washington Business Journal

03/22/2024

Ms. Stallings launched programs in the Washington, D.C. area helping community-rooted developers and small business owners receive pivotal financing, training, and mentorship.

Capital Impact Partners

Capital Impact Partners Named to ImpactAssets 50 For Seventh Straight Year, Retains Emeritus Impact Manager Distinction

03/18/2024

For the seventh straight year, Capital Impact Partners has been selected for the ImpactAssets 50 – a free, annual database for investors of private capital fund managers delivering social and environmental impact as well as financial returns.

Capital Impact Partners

Momentus Securities Receives SBA Pool Assembler Status

01/30/2024

Under the Secondary Market Program, approved SBA Pool Assemblers are authorized to assemble eligible 7(a) loans and market Guaranteed Loan Pool Certificates (SBA Pools). In addition, SBA Pool Assemblers are granted authority to issue and market interest-only investments on these pools known as COOFs.

Momentus Securities

Ellis Carr of Momentus Capital Named to the Washington Business Journal’s “Power 100” List for 2023

10/17/2023

This year’s list spotlights the most influential business leaders with the pending revival of Greater Washington top of mind.

Innovative Cooperatives Receive $170,000 in Grants From Capital Impact Partners and National Cooperative Bank

10/3/2023

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.

Capital Impact Partners

New York Life’s Impact Investment Strategy Commits $50 Million to Momentus Capital to Support Flexible Small Business Loans for Underserved and Undercapitalized Communities

09/11/2023

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.

Momentus Direct Capital

Aeris Issues Strong Ratings for the Momentus Capital Branded Family of Organizations

08/3/2023

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

07/10/2023

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.