INVESTMENT CRITERIA

To be considered for funding through the MBA Fund, you must align with our investment thesis and criteria​ ​

MBA Fund 1 invests in minority entrepreneurs & businesses

Driving growth through business acquisitions, as well as growth equity for scalable business models.

  • Minority Entrepreneurs: African American, Indigenous, and Latinx

  • Businesses located in low-to-moderate income census tracts (inner-city based businesses)

  • At least $1MM in annual revenues with significant upside potential

  • Business to Business or Business to Government business models

  • Strong, actionable growth plan

Geography

Located in the Midwest

Industry

Industry agnostic, interested in industries that align with Fortune 1000 supply chain verticals:

  • Financial Services

  • Manufacturing

  • Professional Services

  • Transportation
  • Real Estate
  • HR Services
  • Technology
  • Data Analytics
  • Fin-Tech

  • Construction

  • Distribution
  • Energy

Impact

Special consideration for:

  • Businesses located in ​
    low-to-moderate income census tracts

  • Disproportionately ​
    employ minorities

INVESTMENT PROCESS

To be considered for funding through the MBA Fund, you must align with our investment thesis and criteria as well as comply with our deal flow process ​