First Southwest Community Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Alamosa, CO, US
Founded
2015
First Southwest Community Fund focuses on supporting economic opportunities in rural areas by providing nontraditional capital to emerging and existing businesses. Based in Alamosa, Colorado, the fund aims to empower rural enterprises through accessible financing options. Their investment approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in less-developed regions.
The fund offers various programs and events to support entrepreneurs, including the Rural Women's Leadership Fund (RWLF) series on business technology basics and startup entrepreneurship. First Southwest Community Fund is affiliated with First Southwest Bank, which was recently recognized as SBA Colorado's Rural Lender of the Year. Their portfolio includes innovative companies like SheFly, demonstrating their commitment to supporting diverse rural businesses.
First Southwest Community Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages