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equity2

equity2 was founded to provide patient capital for new and growing businesses and community-enhancing projects. We utilize Qualified Opportunity Zones as a tool for marrying capital with impact, combining both definitions of equity to achieve positive social and economic returns.

About

We are an impact-driven firm with a focus on overlooked and historically underinvested communities.

We invest in community wealth-generating projects. These will generally fall into the categories of real estate and operating businesses.

Real Estate

housing. Multifamily, affordable and accessible developments.
commercial and retail. Projects with catalytic potential—that is, projects that can spark further growth and wealth generation in the community.
community-focused projects. Neighborhood-led developments and projects that build community wealth.

Operating Businesses

jobs. Businesses that are committed to creating high-quality, attainable jobs.
growth. Small businesses poised for second-stage growth, especially minority- and women-owned enterprises.
ownership. Emphasis given to businesses creating wealth by converting to employee ownership plans.

Services

Financial Resources and Assistance

Obtaining Equity Funding
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Primary ContactLauren Obermueller

Address3200 Wayne Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109

Are you Lauren Obermueller?

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We will send you a link by mail that will sign you in instantly! The email will be sent to lauren@e2investing.com.

Work with us.

We want to be your connection to Kansas City entrepreneurship. Call 816-235-6500 or email us to talk to our Network Navigators about how to grow your business or to learn how to connect with KC entrepreneurship.

4747 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
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info@kcsourcelink.com
816-235-6500

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