CNote

CNote is a financial technology company that facilitates impactful investments aimed at promoting economic inclusion and justice. The company leverages a nationwide network of federally certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to channel investments into underserved communities. These investments help fund small businesses, affordable housing, and community development projects, particularly those owned by women and people of color. CNote serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors and institutions, who are interested in generating competitive financial returns while making a positive social impact. The company operates in the impact investing market, which focuses on generating both financial returns and social benefits. CNote's business model involves pooling investments from its clients and directing these funds to CDFIs, which then provide loans and financial services to underserved communities. The company earns revenue through management fees and other financial services provided to its investors. Since its inception, CNote has facilitated over $50 million in investments, creating or maintaining approximately 3,000 jobs and significantly contributing to community development.

Keywords: economic inclusion, impact investing, CDFIs, underserved communities, affordable housing, small business funding, social impact, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, financial technology.