We are a regionally representative fund that leverages deep relationships and investments from our partners in philanthropy community finance, and community economic development.
Central Appalachia has a long history of chronic underinvestment. Invest Appalachia emerged from a conversation about what it will take to change this narrative – building on existing capacity, filling critical capital gaps, and increasing coordination across the region’s investment ecosystem.
Our investment strategy, pipeline, impact goals, and governance are guided and grounded by place-based community stakeholders. And we are committed to outcomes and processes that embody our values: Participatory, Accessible, Transparent & Democratic, Equitable, Self-Reliant.
Invest Appalachia is governed by a regionally-representative board of directors and managed by staff located in Appalachia. Our Community Advisory Council ensures our accountability to regional communities.
By forging partnerships, pooling resources, and pioneering new capital tools, we ensure that each community in Central Appalachia is equipped with the investment necessary to thrive now and in the years to come.
IA is a blended capital impact investing fund serving the entire Central Appalachian region. We leverage the collective strength of the region’s community investment system, creating new financial products, programs, and collaborations that address community priorities.
Are you a prospective borrower? Are you a lender or financial intermediary looking for co-investment, loan participations, or capital for re-lending? We want to hear about your ideas to build inclusive wealth in Central Appalachia.
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Invest Appalachia’s staff and operations have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Thanks for your understanding with any delays in normal communications.
We are headquartered in Western NC, and involved in local recovery efforts as well as investment strategies to rebuild for long-term resilience and equity. Any financial contributions to Invest Appalachia will go directly to recovery and rebuilding efforts in impacted communities.
