What We Can Do For You

CDVCA's consulting services are targeted to meet a variety of Community Development Venture Capital (CDVC) practitioners' and investors' needs. Service offerings include:

Start-Up
CDVCA can assist in the creation of a CDVC fund from initial organization through fund launch:

Conduct market assessments and feasibility studies
Prepare business and capitalization plans
Structure funds and not-for-profit affiliates
Develop policies, procedures and financial projections
Recruit fund management teams

Performance and Operations
CDVCA can help CDVC funds evaluate and improve their performance and internal operations:

Conduct reviews against industry best practices, and identify future opportunities and priorities
Determine optimal investment structures and exits
Develop or review investment procedures and social metrics
Implement management information systems

Government Programs and Fund-Raising
CDVCA can help CDVC funds take advantage of both government-sponsored and private funding programs:

Develop capitalization and fund-raising strategies
Prepare applications and proposals for funding from sources such as the CDFI Fund, New Markets Venture Capital and Tax Credit programs, and corporate and private foundations

Services to Investors
CDVCA can help investors in CDVC funds:

Design or review investment strategies
Structure and make investments in CDVC funds

Specialized Training CDVCA consultants can provide customized training for staff and board members of CDVC funds, as well as for investors.