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Financing rural innovation with community development venture capital: models, options and obstacles

Julia Sass Rubin · 2006 · Community Development Investment Review

Summary. Rural regions struggle to attract traditional venture capital despite needing local company growth for economic development. Community development venture capital (CDVC) offers a viable model for overcoming geographic barriers that deter conventional investors. This paper examines the structural obstacles CDVC faces and identifies potential funding sources to support rural entrepreneurship through patient capital.

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Rubin, J. S.. (2006). Financing rural innovation with community development venture capital: models, options and obstacles. Community Development Investment Review. https://www.frbsf.org/publications/community/review/122006/rubin.pdf

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Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
funding, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28