Who We Serve

Rise Global Community Ventures and Analytics, LLC works with underserved U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the organizations that support them. Our services are designed to meet clients where they are and respond to real-world operational, financial, and capacity challenges.

Underserved Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

We support U.S.-based SMEs that face structural barriers to growth, access to capital, and technical support. Our work prioritizes businesses that are often underrepresented in traditional advisory and financing ecosystems.

• Minority-owned businesses
• Women-led enterprises
• Immigrant-led businesses
• Rural and place-based small businesses
• Early-stage and growth-oriented SMEs

Community-Based and Support Organizations

Rise Global works with organizations that provide technical assistance, access to funding applications, and support services to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

• Nonprofit organizations serving small businesses
• Business development and technical assistance providers
• Community development organizations
• Entrepreneurship and workforce development programs

Ecosystem Partners and Stakeholders

We collaborate with partners and stakeholders engaged in strengthening local and regional small business ecosystems.

• Public sector entities and intermediaries
• Philanthropic and mission-driven funders
• Research and learning partners
• Conveners and network builders

Across all engagements, Rise Global tailors its approach to client context, capacity, and goals, emphasizing practical solutions that support sustainability and long-term impact.