Founded in 1976, Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is an award-winning nonprofit small business lender and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans up to $1,000,000 to Colorado-based small businesses and startups unable to secure traditional bank financing. With a mission to accelerate community prosperity by supporting small business and economic development, CEF has loaned over $167 million to more than 6,500 businesses to help create and retain over 29,000 jobs in Colorado.

CEF offers a variety of small business loans with different rates and terms.  CEF is an SBA microlender and have specialized loans for minorities, veterans, healthy food access, creative economy, and more.  CEF will find a loan program that works for each small business owner.

CEF also provides free Business Navigation Services (coaching) to our borrowers.  This can include business planning, marketing & sales, finance & accounting, and much more.  CEF has provided over 34,000 hours of BAS services to our borrowers.

Colorado Enterprise Fund

Ceyl Prinster

Kelly Green

Jade Johnson-Masuen

Dawn Akers

Luke Anderson

Nim Patel

The Data and Analytics team at Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support the organization's mission of accelerating community prosperity. This team leverages data-driven insights to optimize lending processes, identify trends in borrower success, and enhance the effectiveness of business navigation services. Their work ensures that CEF can tailor their financial products and support services to best meet the needs of Colorado's small businesses and startups, ultimately driving economic development and job creation in the community.

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