What is the Thriving Cities Fund?
A thriving city is about much more than just an absence of crime — it means good health outcomes, educational opportunities, economic prosperity and business growth, and a positive quality of life for residents and families.
Thriving cities foster their local businesses. Entrepreneurs are a significant driver of economic prosperity, accounting for 44% of U.S. economic activity, creating two-thirds of net new jobs, and driving innovation and community connection.
Flock has partnered with Homegrown, a capital provider that funds brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs — without taking equity. The Thriving Cities Fund helps local businesses expand to new locations, create jobs, and become pillars of their communities.
A Holistic Vision for Safer Communities
Community Engagement & Empowerment
Safer communities start with engaged residents who participate in public safety and civic initiatives.
Public-Private Partnership
Working together with city leaders, law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations to make cities safer and stronger.
Beyond Crime Reduction
A safer city is more than the absence of crime. It means healthier outcomes, stronger economies, and a better quality of life.
Thriving Cities Fund Supports Atlanta Restaurant’s Third Location Launch
Eligibility & Criteria
The Thriving Cities Fund supports existing successful brick-and-mortar businesses seeking expansion capital to open 1-3 new locations. We love restauranteurs, beauty salons and barbershops, coffee shops, neighborhood clubs, and other locally-focused businesses.
Homegrown has deployed $7 million to help local businesses launch 40+ new locations across the country. These businesses have created over 500 jobs in cities from Atlanta, to Kansas City, to Denver. You can read about the entrepreneurs who have worked with Homegrown here.
Homegrown’s founder and CEO Michael Davis was inspired by his family's decades-long struggle to access growth capital for their business. Before launching Homegrown in 2023, he held leadership roles at Ally.io (acquired by Microsoft), Overline VC, and Monitor Deloitte.
While funding will vary based on the business and size of the deal, typically businesses can receive anywhere from $100,000 to $1 million. The Thriving Cities Fund team reserves the right to determine the funding amount.
Entrepreneurs who fit the criteria for the Thriving Cities Fund should reach out via the form below. If the business is a good fit, our team will reach out for an introductory call to learn more about you, your business, and your vision for growth. If it is a good fit on both sides, our team will proceed with a due diligence process.
The financing program described on this website is offered and administered solely by Homegrown Financing Inc. (“Homegrown”), an independent third party. Homegrown is responsible for all aspects of the program, including funding decisions, underwriting, servicing, and regulatory compliance. Although Flock Safety may provide capital to Homegrown to support its financing activities, Flock Safety does not originate loans, underwrite credit, or make funding decisions, and is not a licensed lender or financial institution.
Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or financial instruments, and participation in any financing program is subject to approval by Homegrown and governed by its terms and any applicable laws and regulations.
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