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Employee Ownership Catalyst Fund

Project Equity’s capital initiative supporting U.S. businesses that need financing to transition to employee ownership.

Source: Project EquityAdded June 12, 2026
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Why it matters

Access to capital is a major barrier to employee ownership transitions, especially for smaller businesses that may not fit conventional lending.

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Owners, advisors, and ecosystem builders looking for financing pathways for employee ownership transitions.

This is not a general guide, but it is important because employee ownership depends on available transition capital. It helps readers see that financing infrastructure is part of the ecosystem, not a side issue.

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