Natural Capital Investment Fund: Providing Loans to Support Small Businesses in the Appalachian Region

Natural Capital Investment Fund finances and advises small to mid-sized enterprises, primarily in rural and underserved communities across a nine-state region. They help innovative entrepreneurs build locally-owned enterprises that create lasting jobs and community wealth, while using natural resources responsibly. For example, NCIF borrowers build local food systems; conserve energy and water; support eco-tourism; find creative outlets for recycled materials; and provide essential community services. They frequently partner with banks and community development lenders to provide the complete financing package a company needs to grow. They specialize in flexible capital that reduces the risk that senior lenders face, so they can participate in financing our target sectors.