Access Ventures (US)
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Kentucky, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Seed
Industries
- Impact Investing
- Social Enterprises
- Financial Inclusion
About
Access Ventures drives a future where economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability converge. They meet the demands of complex challenges with creativity, a high tolerance for risk, a willingness to be catalytic with capital, and an emphasis on developing the next generation. The firm leverages strategic investments to empoTheyr individuals and build resilient economies. They emphasize catalytic and blended finance approaches to create opportunities for collaboration and sustainable growth. With a strong commitment to social impact, Access Ventures advocates for economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Their initiatives include incentivizing highimpact solutions, supporting visionary leaders, empathetic communitybuilding to end homelessness, and building capital strategies tailored for entrepreneurs. Notable projects include Reconstruct Challenge, Leadership Development, Render Capital, Know Homelessness, and Goldfinch. Over the past decade, They have focused their time, energy, and resources on tackling some of the most pressing societal issues. They emphasize social equity and supporting an equitable economy, advocating for social change and supporting visionary leaders.
Access Ventures drives a future where economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability converge. They meet the demands of complex challenges with creativity, a high tolerance for risk, a willingness to be catalytic with capital, and an emphasis on developing the next generation. The firm leverages strategic investments to empoTheyr individuals and build resilient economies. They emphasize catalytic and blended finance approaches to create opportunities for collaboration and sustainable growth. With a strong commitment to social impact, Access Ventures advocates for economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Their initiatives include incentivizing highimpact solutions, supporting visionary leaders, empathetic communitybuilding to end homelessness, and building capital strategies tailored for entrepreneurs. Notable projects include Reconstruct Challenge, Leadership Development, Render Capital, Know Homelessness, and Goldfinch. Over the past decade, They have focused their time, energy, and resources on tackling some of the most pressing societal issues. They emphasize social equity and supporting an equitable economy, advocating for social change and supporting visionary leaders.
Investment Thesis
Access Ventures believes that money alone can’t change the world; people can. They are guided by the belief that true and lasting transformative change comes from people at the heart of communities, companies, and culture. Catalytic Capital for a Flourishing Society. Money alone can’t change the world. People can. Access Ventures employs a blended finance approach to catalyze social impact while yielding financial returns. Their mission is to create inclusive economic opportunities, emphasizing investments aligned with human flourishing. Access Ventures is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable economy by supporting other visionary leaders and sharing learnings to advance their mission.
Team
Bryce Butler (Managing Director)
John Miller (Investment Manager)
Emily Franklin (Director of Operations)
Portfolio
Reconstruct Challenge
Leadership Development
Render Capital
Know Homelessness
Goldfinch
WeFunder Playbook
Growth Loan Fund
Ethic Founders
Shelby Park Case Study