Founders First raises its second Change Catalyst Fund to provide revenue-based financing for small businesses

Published on October 8, 2026

The San Diego-based firm closed the fund at $18.6 million with new investors Wells Fargo Foundation and Community Reinvestment Fund USA joining previous ...

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