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Press Releases|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship CORI Innovation Fund leads investment round in ShyftAuto

Today, the CORI Innovation Fund (CIF) announced an investment in ShyftAuto, a provider of solutions for automotive service centers to enable and enhance mobile customer interaction and retention.

March 22, 2021

Blog|Digital Economies, Direct Investment Direct Drivers: Access to Capital

Capital is at the core of a digital ecosystem: it’s what enables entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground and ultimately scale their products and services.

March 4, 2021

In the news|Digital Economic Development, Direct Investment It’s Time to Unlock Rural America’s Assets

Matt Dunne, Op-Ed, The Hill

November 20, 2020

Blog|Direct Investment, Entrepreneurship The power of capital in rural entrepreneurship

While rural communities don’t always have the pre-existing angel networks of a tech hub like Boston, with the right approach, community leaders can identify potential investors and turn their passion for place into a launching pad for local startups.

September 22, 2020

Press Releases|Direct Investment CORI Innovation Fund leads investment round in Arsana Health

June 8, 2020

Press Releases|Direct Investment CORI Innovation Fund makes Opportunity Zone investment in Agile Space Industries

May 26, 2020