Oakland, United States
CNote is a finance and fintech startup founded in 2016 with the mission of creating a more inclusive economy through financial innovation. The company provides a platform for corporations, institutions, and individuals to invest in under-resourced communities at scale. CNote directs corporate cash into loan funds and insured deposit products at impact-driven community financial institutions, promoting economic equality, racial justice, gender equity, and climate change initiatives.
Notable corporate leaders including Apple, Mastercard, Patagonia, PayPal, and Netflix endorse CNote's platform to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals while earning comparable returns to conventional products. The company's focus on supporting minority depository institutions, community development financial institutions, low-income designated credit unions, and impact finance organizations has attracted widespread attention.
The $7.25M Series A investment received by CNote on September 19, 2022 from a consortium of investors including The Artemis Fund, CityRock Venture Partners, Commerce Ventures, Golden Seeds, ManchesterStory Group, Rebalance Capital, BLD Brands, Hatzimemos / Libby, Oxonian Ventures, and Lateral Frontiers reflects the confidence in the company's mission and potential.
Headquartered in the United States and led by founders Catherine Berman, CEO and Yuliya Tarasava, COO, CNote is positioned as a force for positive change and social impact, evident by its status as a Certified B Corporation and GIIRS rated organization.
