Community Development Venture Capital Alliance - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
1995
The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) is a network focused on community development venture capital investing. They provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, aiming for market-rate financial returns while creating good jobs, wealth, and entrepreneurial capacity. CDVCA typically invests in Series C and other later-stage rounds.
CDVCA promotes the field through advocacy, education, communications, and best-practice dissemination. Notable portfolio companies include Natural Fiber Welding and Ocean Aero. As a non-profit organization, CDVCA uniquely combines financial returns with community development goals, supporting growth in underserved areas.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages