What is Solidarity Capital Group?
Solidarity Capital Group is an impact investment firm that finances economically sustainable social justice enterprises. Simply put, they create opportunities for investors to back innovative social entrepreneurs… entrepreneurs who are out there extending their important work serving marginalized people and needs in the community. It’s about making a real difference by supporting ventures that blend purpose with sustainability.
Main Benefits of Solidarity Capital Group
Here’s what stands out about Solidarity Capital Group:
- Impact investment firm focused on social justice enterprises
- Supports visionary management teams tackling tough social and environmental challenges
- Focus areas include community and economic development, sustainable agriculture, energy, environmental solutions, and social finance
- Investors are people of faith and goodwill aiming for both social impact and solid financial returns
- Place-based focus within a several hours radius of the Triangle region of North Carolina
- Complement traditional funding sources, especially as public and philanthropic budgets shrink
- B Corp score of 103.2, highlighting strong commitment to social and environmental performance
Supporting Visionary Entrepreneurs
Solidarity Capital Group assists visionary management teams who are addressing some of the toughest and most persistent social and environmental challenges out there. The focus isn’t just on whether a business is for-profit or nonprofit — it’s about understanding the intended work and figuring out how to be genuinely helpful to further it. This means backing sustainable business models that make a real difference in communities.
Investors with a Purpose
The investors, principals, and advisors involved with Solidarity Capital Group are people of faith and goodwill. They’re not just looking for financial returns — they want to invest for the common good. The goal is to deliver impactful social returns alongside compelling, risk-adjusted financial returns that benefit all stakeholders. It’s a blend of heart and smart investing.
Place-Based Impact in North Carolina
One of the unique aspects of Solidarity Capital Group is its place-based approach. The firm focuses on enterprises and communities within a several hours radius of the Triangle region of North Carolina. This local focus allows them to leverage existing networks and engage with deep community support. It’s about building a more just and sustainable economy right where they can make the biggest difference.
Project Impact: Linked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger (through sustainable agriculture)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Building a More Just and Sustainable Economy
At its core, Solidarity Capital Group is about complementing traditional funding sources, especially now when public and philanthropic budgets are retrenching. Impact investing becomes another powerful tool to address current crises and, even more importantly, to build a future that’s just and sustainable. It’s a place-based social justice investment firm aspiring to finance good works where other funds are pulling back — a real lifeline for social entrepreneurs doing vital work.
