Small Business. Big Impact.
We are proud of our clients who add vibrancy to our communities while creating a pathway to prosperity for themselves, their families and their employees.
At LiftFund 26% of our client base includes startups contributing to the local economy and making a difference in their communities.
Read about our clients’ entrepreneurial journey and get inspired by their passion, commitment and resiliency.
Harmon Polish
Kemah began her journey when she moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Los Angeles, California. She felt she could not reach her full potential in her hometown and aimed to gain more opportunities. Instead, the big change led to new challenges and in 2018, she got laid off. However, that would soon turn into a blessing.
Even though Kemah was struggling, she still had the opportunity to get her nails done, which had been …
Teaxas Blends
Yanbin Che grew up in the mountain village of Anxi Fujian, which many refer to as the “tea capital of China,” where for many families in the region, tea farming is a source of sustenance, culture and tradition.
When Yanbin moved to the US, she wanted to share her love and knowledge of tea with what she hoped would be an open and accepting customer base. However, upon entry Yabin experienced a few challenges, as she disco…
Skillful Touch Massage
Vikki worked in chiropractic clinics, long-term care facilities and other community organizations providing healing through massage therapy. After graduating with her social work degree, she decided to open her own massage business, Skillful Touch Massage, to continue helping people dealing with physical and mental pain while having her own space and the freedom to set her own schedule.
The demand for her services rapidl…
Borrego Fine Jewelry
Robert Borrego enjoyed his successful 34-year long career as a certified jeweler and gemologist, but it was always his dream to open his own fine jewelry business.
In planning for his future, he could see retirement soon, but he questioned what would he do after that. His adult children who are each already entrepreneurs encouraged him to open his own business with his wife, Amanda. With his family on his side, he …
Mach1 Services
At 3:00 am one morning, veteran Rick Narpaul had an idea that would change his life forever. His business, Mach1 Services, is a roadside assistance phone app that utilizes GPS technology to find the closest provider for any auto service. Customers pay through the app and receive assistance in less than 30 minutes. Narpaul describes it as “Uber technology meets Triple A Service.” Mach1 offers eight services, including the mo…
Barrio Barista
Gilberto De Hoyos and his son, Gilbert De Hoyos Jr., are the duo behind Barrio Barista, a coffee shop in San Antonio’s West Side. As the name suggests, barrio means neighborhood in English, serving the community where they grew up and feel at home is one of the founding concepts of the café. According to the De Hoyos, “bonding with people is the key to success and coffee is the best way to do that.”
Barrio Barista is loc…
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