Invest in Economic Justice. Empower Entrepreneurs. Transform Communities.

Boston Impact Initiative (BII) is more than just an investment fund. We are a nonprofit organization committed to revolutionizing impact investing so that entrepreneurs of color have fair and equitable access to the financial resources they need to thrive.

The Challenge: A System Stacked Against Entrepreneurs of Color

By 2045, people of color will make up the majority of the U.S. population—our workforce, our economy, and our future. Yet, the current financial system fails to support the entrepreneurs driving economic growth in their communities.

Businesses owned by people of color are growing 10x faster than the overall U.S. small business growth rate.
In Massachusetts, 18% of entrepreneurs are people of color. Still, they own just 9% of all businesses and only 3% of businesses with employees—less than half the national rate for Black and Latino business ownership.
While it takes about $40,000 to bootstrap a business, most entrepreneurs of color start with little to no personal savings, credit history, or access to "friends and family" capital.
According to the 2023 Color of the Capital Gap report, businesses owned by people of color are twice as likely to be denied financing or receive less than they request.

The result? A staggering $600 million in unmet capital demand every year for Black and Latino entrepreneurs in Massachusetts alone. The traditional investment ecosystem, dominated by venture capital and conventional loans, fails to serve the needs of these early-stage businesses.

Our Solution: Integrated Capital for an Equitable Economy

At BII, capital should be fair, flexible, and designed to empower, not extract. We use integrated capital—a combination of grants, low-cost loans, revenue-based financing, equity investments, and technical assistance—to give entrepreneurs of color the financial runway they need to succeed.

Why Your Support Matters

BII is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Your donation will help us:
✔ Fund businesses owned by people of color with the right mix of capital—loans, equity, and patient investments that don’t strip wealth from communities.
✔ Provide critical technical assistance so entrepreneurs get the tools, networks, and coaching they need to scale and succeed.
✔ Educate capital providers—from foundations and angel investors to wealth advisors—on deploying integrated capital for racial and economic justice.
✔ Expand our impact as a CDFI, unlocking resources for underinvested communities.

Be a Part of the Movement

The racial wealth gap will not close on its own. But together, we can create an economy in which all entrepreneurs—regardless of race—have a fair shot at success.

💡 Give today and join us in transforming the financial system so everyone can build wealth, create jobs, and strengthen their communities.

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