AMCREF Community Capital

AMCREF Community Capital, LLC, founded in 2005 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a mission-driven specialty finance firm focused on impact investing. The company provides various financial products and services, including New Markets Tax Credit investment capital. AMCREF targets investments in companies located in the southern United States that operate in sectors such as clean energy, recycling, sustainable forestry, efficiency improvements, community facilities, and green manufacturing. Through its investments, AMCREF aims to promote economic development and foster sustainable practices within these communities.

Knox Clark

Co-Founder and Partner

Clifford Kenwood

Co-Founder and Partner

4 past transactions

Glass Half Full

Seed Round in 2024
Glass Half aims to make glass recycling a transparent and accessible procedure that results in a product that can be used in our state.

TemperPack

Venture Round in 2021
TemperPack is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable packaging solutions aimed at replacing single-use plastics. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on custom insulation products designed for the perishable food and life sciences industries. TemperPack has developed a unique, fully curbside recyclable insulated shipping solution, making it the first in its sector to achieve this certification. Its proprietary materials are designed to be safe for food, reusable, and recyclable, enabling organizations to manage their supply chains with minimal environmental impact. Through its innovative approach, TemperPack addresses the pressing challenges of packaging in a world increasingly concerned with sustainability.

Zilkha Biomass Energy

Funding Round in 2013
Zilkha Biomass Energy manufactures a patented wood pellet for baseload renewable energy generation.

Jack and Jake’s

Seed Round in 2012
Jack and Jakes has developed a local/organic wholesale company, sourcing food from within a 100-mile radius of New Orleans to provide healthy food for hospitals and schools. They have received $500,000 in follow-on funding.
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