Amcref Community Capital

What is Amcref Community Capital?

AMCREF Community Capital is an impact-driven specialty finance firm with a focus on supporting innovative businesses that foster environmental sustainability and positive community outcomes.

They direct their efforts towards creating quality jobs, environmental benefits, and broad economic opportunities within the communities they serve. Their investments primarily utilize the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), a federal financial instrument designed to stimulate economic development in low-income areas.

AMCREF Community Capital has a significant track record of deploying over $800 million in NMTC capital. Through these investments, they have been instrumental in backing more than 70 innovative enterprises that align with their mission. Their portfolio evidences a sound commitment to reducing landfill waste, curbing pollution, and creating safer workplaces.

Furthermore, their financial commitments have been crucial in generating and preserving over 8,000 full-time employment opportunities. Their approach to investing reflects a holistic view of economic development, emphasizing not just the financial returns but also the social and environmental impact their funded projects have. They remain an equal opportunity provider and take pride in the multiple dimensions of their impact, as evidenced by strategic choices in their funding projects and the breadth of industries they support.

The firm’s services extend beyond finance, offering consulting services to ensure their portfolio businesses succeed and retain their alignment with AMCREF’s investment thesis.