Open Road Impact

**About Us** We solve systemic funding gaps across the impact finance ecosystem. **Our Story** **Open Road was founded in 2012 with an ambitious goal: to help the social sector weather the unexpected risks that threaten to derail impact.** We are the go-to bridge lender, “unsticking” critical impact capital for mission-driven companies, funds, and projects that accelerate climate solutions or reduce inequality. From helping US college students access social services and funding to overcome financial emergencies to revolutionizing the retail industry across emerging markets in Africa, our fast, flexible, short-term debt eliminates barriers during systemic funding delays, enabling businesses to accelerate their impact. Since its founding, Open Road has disbursed over $80M to 300+ impact companies, including $60 million in loans, keeping more than $800M of impact and follow-on financing on track. **Our Customer-Centric Approach** **We partner with impact companies and investors who share a common drive to create better lives and stronger communities. Our work is shaped by your needs. Our commitment is to make your impact possible. Through transparent and trusting relationships, we put you first–because that’s what impact investing should look like.** Empathy We are a funder who listens. Impact is a journey, and we work to put ourselves in your shoes to ensure that roadblocks don’t get in your way. A Thought Partner We’re in this with you. Our job is to support you and provide perspective to ensure your application is best positioned for approval. Honesty Our responsibility is to be upfront about your potential fit in our portfolio. We'll inform you on weaknesses and strengths we see in your model. Speed Fast and flexible funding. That’s what we do. We understand urgency and we prioritize quick feedback. Customized Solutions Challenging problems often demand nontraditional solutions. We provide a variety of creative support tailored to the roadblock or opportunity at hand. Rolling Cycle Roadblocks can emerge at any point, which is why proposals for loans are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.