Our 5-Year Roadmap

From proving our concept with 3-5 businesses to becoming a certified CDFI, here's how we plan to grow our impact and transform communities through strategic investment.

Current Status

Year 1: Building Our Foundation

We're currently in our foundational year, focusing on proving our Revenue-Based Financing model and establishing strong community partnerships.

$10K

Initial Capital Pool

3-5

Target Businesses Year 1

2

Focus Communities

Year 1
Prove the Concept
2025

Establish our foundation and demonstrate the effectiveness of our RBF model

Key Goals

  • Fund 3-5 businesses in Camden and West Africa
  • Refine our support and mentorship model
  • Establish tracking and reporting systems
  • Build initial Advisory Network
  • Launch monthly newsletter and community events

Success Metrics

  • 3-5 businesses funded
  • $7,000 deployed in investments
  • Monthly reporting system established
  • First community partnerships formed
Years 2-3
Scale & Expand
2026-2027

Reinvest returns and expand our reach through strategic partnerships

Key Goals

  • Reinvest returns from Year 1 businesses
  • Pursue grants and institutional partnerships
  • Expand to 10-15 total businesses funded
  • Develop formal mentorship program
  • Establish regular workshop series

Success Metrics

  • 10-15 businesses in portfolio
  • $25,000+ in total capital deployed
  • Grant funding secured
  • Formal mentorship program launched
Years 3-5
Institutional Growth
2027-2029

Transform into a formal CDFI and significantly expand our community impact

Key Goals

  • Become a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
  • Expand to multiple cities in both regions
  • Develop specialized sector expertise
  • Launch entrepreneur training programs
  • Create sustainable funding pipeline

Success Metrics

  • CDFI certification achieved
  • 50+ businesses funded
  • $100,000+ in total impact
  • Multi-city presence established

Our CDFI Vision

Community Development Financial Institution

By Years 3-5, we aim to become a certified CDFI, unlocking access to federal funding, tax credits, and expanded capacity to serve our communities.

Expanded Reach

Serve multiple cities across West Africa and the Philadelphia region

Greater Impact

Fund 50+ businesses with $100,000+ in total community investment

Institutional Support

Access federal programs and partnerships for sustainable growth

Be Part of Our Journey

Whether you're an entrepreneur ready to grow your business or a community partner interested in collaboration, there's a place for you in our roadmap.