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CNote makes it easy for individuals and institutions to invest in a more inclusive economy.
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CNote investments help “promote small-business growth and job creation in underprivileged communities.”
“CNote Helps Make CDFI Investing Easier And Accessible.”
“CNote wins Payment and FinTech category and Best Startup Pitch Company.”
Money is power.
Wield yours to build the world you want.
- With CNote, your investment supports Main-Street America, funding small business loans, affordable housing, and community development in low-income areas.
- Investors ranging from institutions to individuals have committed over $30 million to CNote.
- CNote Impact in 2018:
- Investments helped create or maintain over 1,400 jobs.
- 60 cents out of every dollar invested funded minority-led businesses.
- 43 cents out of every dollar invested funded women-led businesses — that’s around 10x the national average.1
How CNote Works
Invest
When you invest in CNote promissory notes, we diversify your investment across our network of federally-certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to reduce risk.2
Grow
Every dollar supports community development, funding loans for female and minority entrepreneurs, affordable housing, and bringing opportunity to low-income areas.
Earn
You earn a competitive return as loans are repaid, jobs are created, and communities prosper.3
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I’m speechless with everything I’ve gotten as result of submitting this application. They have a lot to offer.
Yahaira Caraballo, Nail Glam StudioOur CDFI partners
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are not only certified by the U.S. Treasury, but they have a 20-year track record of solid financial performance and positive social impact.
We wanted to do something for us. Something that we can control, versus somebody telling us we have to punch a clock.
Cyndy Scott, Food-Lish-UsOur CDFI partners
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are not only certified by the U.S. Treasury, but they have a 20-year track record of solid financial performance and positive social impact.
My first thought was, ‘What’s the catch?’ But there isn’t one. I am their biggest fan.
Maria Cruz, Heavenly FlowersOur CDFI partners
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are not only certified by the U.S. Treasury, but they have a 20-year track record of solid financial performance and positive social impact.
That was one of the best days…getting approved for the loan. Your heart just sings because you know it’s gonna happen.
Julie Cox, Traveler SurfOur CDFI partners
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are not only certified by the U.S. Treasury, but they have a 20-year track record of solid financial performance and positive social impact.
I don’t think we could’ve done any of that…without the funding, we certainly wouldn’t have been able to grow.
Shavon Marley, Marley TruckingOur CDFI partners
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are not only certified by the U.S. Treasury, but they have a 20-year track record of solid financial performance and positive social impact.
Social impact
Invest in people.
Not products.
Through CNote’s nationwide network of federally-certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), your investment funds loans that change lives.
These stories are just a small sample of how impactful your money can be.