Urban Advisors Intiatives

 

COVID Disaster Funding

 

Urban Advisors has provided technical assistance to a cohort of 25 entrepreneurs of color in the southeast region. Each company has been able to restructure it's business model into a sustainable post-COVID organization. We have achieved the following results:

  • Successfully helped small businesses secure approximately $1 Million in Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funding

  • Actively working on helping small businesses secure approximately $10 million in SBA Emergency Disaster Loan Funds (EIDL)

 

Up Community Fund

We help small business owners, primarily entrepreneurs of color and women, who need the resources and support to transcend barriers and create greater economic and societal impact. it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

 

UP Community Fund is committed to supporting and investing in entrepreneurs of color. We promote social justice by empowering small minority-owned business with the capital and resources they need to grow. We realize that entrepreneurs of color are essential to our economy.

Economic disparity and discrimination have impacted people of color for decades. UP Community Fund is about changing that paradigm. Minority-owned businesses have long been pillars of communities. It matters more than ever that minority businesses thrive in today’s climate. UP Community Fund is here to make sure they do.

www.upcommunityfund.com

 

Nile River Capital

“Nile River Capital’s goal is to finance each client while establishing lasting relationships with project owners that lead to job and wealth creation opportunities.”

 

Nile River Capital was formed to address contractors’ short-term cash needs.  A contractor may be able to complete the work required, but may not be able to wait 30, 60, or even 90 days to receive payment.  This is a challenge for construction progress payment contracts and maintenance contracts. 

Nile River Capital brings a solution to this challenge.  We purchase your approved invoices, and your customer pays us.  We can purchase one invoice, or we can purchase all invoices – we are here to meet your capital needs.

Nile River Capital combines construction, finance, consulting, and social impact experience to create solutions that help small businesses grow sustainably.  Through Urban Advisors, the parent company, we have spent the last 11 years developing capital solutions that empower small and minority-owned businesses, which ultimately creates jobs and stabilizes communities.