About ACE

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) is a growing organization that is focused on impact. So, what does that mean? Through capital, coaching and connections, ACE is growing small businesses by removing barriers to accessing capital.

Resilience. Perseverance. Adaptability. These are the strengths of small business owners in Georgia, those who dream big and drive our communities. Over the last year, in the face of historic challenges, ACE clients have continued to prove how resilient they are. Our investments in their aspirations help turn innovative ideas into reality and help build sustainable businesses that generate wealth and create jobs. Their successes represent a #RippleEffect through our neighborhoods, providing opportunity, stability and prosperity for so many.

• Since the start of the pandemic, ACE has deployed $90+ million in capital, including PPP loans – more than half of our historical 22-year volume – to over 1300 businesses.
• Our ACE Relief, Recovery and Reinvention program has provided $220,000 in grants and $3.77 million in loan forgiveness for a total of almost $4 million in relief since the pandemic started. In 2021-2022, our interest rate reduction programs provided $16 million in affordable loan capital to over 200 small businesses.

Why ACE?

ACE is the largest Georgia-based CDFI focused exclusively on small business. To be an ACEr is to believe that regardless of background, financial access and resources, doors should be open for everyone. We are a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with an AERIS Four-Star impact rating. We are looking for a fund development team member to help us accelerate our work and growth. Our shop has grown extensively over the past three years. In 2021, we opened a Women’s Business Center serving the Savannah region and we are currently implementing a bold plan to extend our inclusive capital strategy to South Georgia, expanding our impact well beyond our current footprint in Atlanta and North Georgia.