35 States. Thousands of Members. One Mission.
For over four decades, Shared Capital Cooperative has invested in the cooperative economy — creating jobs, building wealth, and strengthening communities across America.
$110M+
Capital Deployed
1,000+
Cooperative Loans
40+
States Served
400+
Member Cooperatives
4,000+
Jobs Created
Our National Footprint
Shared Capital has financed cooperatives in 35 states — and counting.
Impact by Sector
Worker Cooperatives
350+
Loans Made
$45M
Capital Deployed
Businesses owned and governed by their employees, creating high-quality jobs and democratic workplaces.
Housing Cooperatives
400+
Loans Made
$50M
Capital Deployed
Affordable, resident-controlled housing communities that prevent displacement and build collective equity.
Food Cooperatives
150+
Loans Made
$15M
Capital Deployed
Community-owned grocery stores providing access to healthy food and supporting local agricultural economies.
Other Cooperatives
100+
Loans Made
$10M
Capital Deployed
Purchasing, producer, and multi-stakeholder cooperatives across various industries.
Four Decades of Building Economic Democracy
1978
Founded as a cooperative revolving loan fund
1980
First loan closed
1995
Reached $5M in total lending
2003
Expanded to 20 states
2010
Crossed $50M in cumulative lending
2015
500th loan closed
2020
Surpassed 35 active states
2024
Over 1,000 loans closed, $120M+ deployed
Ready to Build Something Together?
Whether you're a cooperative seeking financing or an investor looking to put your money to work for economic democracy — we'd love to hear from you.