Category: Press Releases

Sep 242024
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PeopleFund Partners with Harris County to Launch Historic Loan Fund

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Groundbreaking $17 million fund for Small Businesses   Houston, TX – September 24, 2024 – PeopleFund is proud to announce its partnership with Harris County to establish and manage the Harris County Opportunity Fund, a revolving loan program designed to support small businesses. This initiative increases the access to capital for minority…

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Groundbreaking $17 million fund for Small Businesses   Houston, TX – September 24, 2024 – PeopleFund is proud to announce its partnership with Harris County to establish and manage the Harris County Opportunity Fund, a revolving loan program designed to support small businesses. This initiative increases the access to capital for minority…

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Feb 272024
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PeopleFund Named a Bank of America 2023 Neighborhood Builder® in Austin

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The Nonprofit Will Receive $200,000 in Flexible Funding and Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility   AUSTIN – Today, Bank of America named PeopleFund as one of its 2023 Neighborhood Builders® award winners for their work to support entrepreneurs in Austin and throughout Texas. Through this multi-year grant funding and extensive leadership…

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The Nonprofit Will Receive $200,000 in Flexible Funding and Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility   AUSTIN – Today, Bank of America named PeopleFund as one of its 2023 Neighborhood Builders® award winners for their work to support entrepreneurs in Austin and throughout Texas. Through this multi-year grant funding and extensive leadership…

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Nov 82023

Bank of America doubles support for Veteran Loan Fund to Aid Growth of Veteran-Led Small Businesses

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Pioneering Fund to Grow to $100 million for Former Military Personnel   AUSTIN, TX – PeopleFund is honored to be one of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) announcing the expansion of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. Bank of America is seeding a second…

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Pioneering Fund to Grow to $100 million for Former Military Personnel   AUSTIN, TX – PeopleFund is honored to be one of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) announcing the expansion of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. Bank of America is seeding a second…

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Dec 12022

PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation

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PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation   Houston, Dec. 8, 2022 ─ Truist Foundation announced a $3.5 million grant to PeopleFund, a Texas-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and nonprofit 501(c)(3) that strives to create economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and other resources…

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PeopleFund receives historic grant from Truist Foundation   Houston, Dec. 8, 2022 ─ Truist Foundation announced a $3.5 million grant to PeopleFund, a Texas-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and nonprofit 501(c)(3) that strives to create economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and other resources…

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Nov 102022

Veteran Loan Fund announces its first-year results, plans for second round of funding

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The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands   AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

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The fund supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses expands   AUSTIN, Texas – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that in its first year of operations, its members have deployed more than $15 million across the country, helping 231 businesses create or retain close to 1,200 jobs. 60% of the business owners receiving financial and…

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Sep 12022

PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer

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PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer Laura Alatorre Kvalheim, accomplished fintech executive, joins Texas’ small business lender   Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Laura Alatorre Kvalheim as the organization’s new Chief Information and Operations Officer. A seasoned financial services and technology executive, Ms. Kvalheim’s career includes positions…

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PeopleFund announces new Chief Information and Operations Officer Laura Alatorre Kvalheim, accomplished fintech executive, joins Texas’ small business lender   Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Laura Alatorre Kvalheim as the organization’s new Chief Information and Operations Officer. A seasoned financial services and technology executive, Ms. Kvalheim’s career includes positions…

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Jul 132022

$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo

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$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo  Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum   AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…

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$15 million Veteran Loan Fund closes its first round with support from Wells Fargo  Unprecedented initiative in support of veteran entrepreneurs gains momentum   AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Veteran Loan Fund announced today that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned business, including seed funding from Wells Fargo. The Veteran…

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May 232022

PeopleFund Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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PeopleFund announces new Chief Financial Officer Anthony Hedger, a seasoned financial executive, joins Texas’ small business lender   Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Anthony Hedger as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned financial executive, Mr. Hedger worked for Rolls Royce maritime, Petronas, CFS Bank and Vodafone playing…

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PeopleFund announces new Chief Financial Officer Anthony Hedger, a seasoned financial executive, joins Texas’ small business lender   Austin, Texas – PeopleFund is pleased to announce Anthony Hedger as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned financial executive, Mr. Hedger worked for Rolls Royce maritime, Petronas, CFS Bank and Vodafone playing…

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Mar 102022

BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Announcement: Houston and Fort Worth

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PeopleFund is proud to announce that we deployed over $1.5M in loans and $120,000 in grants to 28 small businesses in Austin and Dallas during our inaugural cohorts. Applications open today for BIPOC Small Business Accelerator’s second set of cohorts in Fort Worth and Houston. This program will continue to provide small business owners with…

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PeopleFund is proud to announce that we deployed over $1.5M in loans and $120,000 in grants to 28 small businesses in Austin and Dallas during our inaugural cohorts. Applications open today for BIPOC Small Business Accelerator’s second set of cohorts in Fort Worth and Houston. This program will continue to provide small business owners with…

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Jan 272022

The Veteran Collaborative Announces the Creation of the Veteran Loan Fund

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PeopleFund is honored to be one of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions announcing the creation of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. The Veteran Loan Fund aims to fill the financial and training gap that underserved military veterans face when building a small business. This…

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PeopleFund is honored to be one of twelve Community Development Financial Institutions announcing the creation of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the lead capital investor. The Veteran Loan Fund aims to fill the financial and training gap that underserved military veterans face when building a small business. This…

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