About Us

Our Impact

Invest Appalachia (IA) levels the playing field for residents and communities experiencing systemic barriers to prosperity.

2023 was IA’s first full year of operations.

Many of our IA-supported projects have only started to break ground and project results over the next three years. However, IA is excited to already witness the impact of helping investment worthy projects become investment ready.

Impact numbers as of August 2024

$ 14,056,720.00
Total Investment into Appalachian Communities
Catalytic Capital & IA Fund deployed
47
Total Number of Projects Supported
50,000+
Appalachian people impacted
115
Appalachian counties served

Supported Projects

Total Projects
Targeting Underserved Geographies

Total Committed by Sector

$ 11,380,000
invested through the IA Fund, leveraging $24.1M
Catalytic Capital Projects
Total IA Fund dollar amount committed
$ 2,676,720
in Catalytic Capital committed across 36 projects, leveraging $21M
Women- & BIPOC-led Projects
IA Fund Loans
That were "but-for" investments

But-for Investments where IA’s flexible terms, subordination to a lending partner, and/or credit enhancements unlocked a deal that would likely not have received investment otherwise.

$ 33,100,000
Total leveraged from other sources by IA's blended capital investment

Join Us.

Explore our full 2023 Impact Report and celebrate these achievements with us. Partner with Invest Appalachia to drive lasting and inclusive economic opportunities for 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. 

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