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Innovating pathways to wealth creation for women of color entrepreneurs: a Wisdom Fund update
Co-authored by CNote’s VP of Business Development, Danielle Burns and CNote’s Director of Impact Evaluation, Tamra Thetford. Women of color (WOC) entrepreneurs continue to face intersectional and systemic barriers — such as discrimination, bias, and a lack of networks — that limit their access to capital. Business ownership is a powerful wealth-building tool, and supporting…
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Wisdom Fund
An innovative investment product that enables individuals and institutions to invest in the future of women of color.
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PayPal Announces Investments In CNote’s Wisdom Fund and Promise Account
Today, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced it will deposit $135 million of its capital into mission-driven financial institutions and management funds that help underserved communities of color to fight barriers to economic equity, including CNote’s Wisdom Fund and various smaller depository institutions through a CNote Promise Account. These investments are part of PayPal’s $535 million commitment to strengthen Black businesses and underserved communities, and help…
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Where We Are and Where We’re Going: A Look at the Wisdom Fund
When we launched the Wisdom Fund in 2019 as an investment vehicle that increases capital, access, and lending for businesses owned by women of color, no one was anticipating 2020, with its pandemic, political divisions, and socio-racial upheaval. Among 2020’s most poignant lessons, however, was one that inspired the fund: women of color don’t have…
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CNote’s Wisdom Fund allows me to make a tangible impact while staying true to my investment principles
“As an investor focused on women’s empowerment and financial independence, I see the Wisdom Fund as a values-aligned opportunity to put capital towards solutions that challenge existing biases in finance. It’s not just about returns; it’s about supporting entrepreneurs, particularly women and People of Color, who lack the traditional networks and backgrounds to open doors.…
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Announcing The Wisdom Fund
CNote Launches Wisdom Fund to Close Lending Gap for Women New impact investment vehicle provides funding to underserved women of color and low-income women entrepreneurs across the country OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2019 — Women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Yet less than 5 percent of small business lending—only $1 in…
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Built to Thrive: The Case for Investing in Women-Led Businesses
The changing economic and social landscape in the United States highlights the crucial need to invest in women-led businesses. These entrepreneurs are not just building companies; they’re creating resilient enterprises that positively impact their communities, generate jobs, and drive economic growth. However, many women still face barriers when it comes to accessing the capital they…
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CNote’s Q3 2024 Public Impact Report
CNote is thrilled to share our Q3 2024 Impact Report, highlighting impactful stories, significant progress, and fresh insights from our mission-driven partners.
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What Is the Right CNote Financial Solution For You?
When it comes to aligning your financial goals with your values, CNote offers a variety of Solutions* to fit different needs. Whether you’re seeking liquidity, low-risk cash management, or are comfortable with a longer-term fixed-income investment, there’s a CNote solution designed for you. Understand Your Financial Goals Before deciding on a CNote product, it’s important…
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What is CNote? Where Your Financial Goals Meet Your Values
CNote is a platform that makes it easy for clients to align their financial goals with their values by offering seamless financial products through two primary categories: fixed-income investments and cash management solutions.