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Inspiration and Resources for Change Makers
At Access Ventures, we believe our impact will reach only as far as the stories we tell.
We view storytelling as a critical amplifier of our work and the work of our partners, without which we cannot realize our mission.
Explore some of these stories below, and let us know what you think.
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We view storytelling as a powerful way to spark change, exchange ideas, and build empathy. We are currently producing two podcasts that serve as a critical amplifier of our work and the work of our partners.
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Access Ventures Announces New Regional Capital Fund
Access Ventures is launching Render Capital, a regional fund to provide $2.5 million in early-stage risk capital to support entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana, addressing critical gaps in capital access and fostering economic growth, innovation, and inclusion in the region.
The Growth Loan: Where Are They Now?
The Growth Loan, launched in 2015 by Access Ventures, provides character-based funding of up to $35,000 to small businesses in Louisville that face barriers in accessing traditional capital, and has supported 31 businesses, catalyzing growth and community impact by offering flexible financial support to local entrepreneurs.
Values In Your Public Equity Portfolio
Access Ventures uses a one-pocket investment approach to align their public equity portfolio with their organizational values, utilizing the Ethic platform to construct an index fund that outperformed the market over four years by integrating environmental, social, and governance metrics, demonstrating that value-driven investing can yield market-rate returns.