Small Business. Big Impact.
We are proud of our clients who add vibrancy to our communities while creating a pathway to prosperity for themselves, their families and their employees.
At LiftFund 86% of our clients are entrepreneurs of color, 40% are women and 26% are startups contributing to the local economy and making a difference in their communities.
Read about our clients’ entrepreneurial journey and get inspired by their passion, commitment and resiliency.
Jo Jo’s Closet
After years of seeing her parents own and operate their small businesses, Jordan, at the aspiring young age of six, had the drive to become a successful entrepreneur herself. Not long ago, Jordan approached her mother, Acquria Denise King, with an idea to sell clothes and toys. Unquestionably, King embraced the dream and together, in February 2022, they created Jo Jo’s Closet.
A disabled veteran, Acquria drea…
Mach1 Services
At 3:00 am one morning, veteran Rick Narpaul had an idea that would change his life forever. His business, Mach1 Services, is a roadside assistance phone app that utilizes GPS technology to find the closest provider for any auto service. Customers pay through the app and receive assistance in less than 30 minutes. Narpaul describes it as “Uber technology meets Triple A Service.” Mach1 offers eight services, including the mo…
Barrio Barista
Gilberto De Hoyos and his son, Gilbert De Hoyos Jr., are the duo behind Barrio Barista, a coffee shop in San Antonio’s West Side. As the name suggests, barrio means neighborhood in English, serving the community where they grew up and feel at home is one of the founding concepts of the café. According to the De Hoyos, “bonding with people is the key to success and coffee is the best way to do that.”
Barrio Barista is loc…
Eastside Christian Dental Clinic
Dr. Andre Smith grew up in a low-income neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother passed away when he was only 10 years old, leaving behind a family of nine children. Due to hardship in the area, Smith says that crime was one of the most appealing routes in his community; however, he chose a different path by joining the military.
After 24 long years of serving his country,Smith looked around his San Antoniocommuni…
Veterans ASCEND
After serving in the U.S. Navy for nearly a decade, Robyn Jean Grable faced the challenge most familiar to veterans: finding a civilian job, despite her valuable skills. Robyn worked hard to overcome the roadblocks and established a successful career. Still, she realized that standard job filters caused many employers to miss out on great talent, especially veterans.
Harnessing her HR expertise and military backgro…
Hands N Harmony Wellness Center
Nancy’s entrepreneur journey was never actually about the business, but helping others. This is what prompted the 20-year U.S. Military veteran to open her own business, Hands N Harmony Wellness Center. Through her business, Nancy finally felt like she could help people in her own community in very simple ways, such as stressing the importance of self-care and making sure her clients are well-informed about their health.
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