Ancient trade routes, modern capital: How ‘capital weaving’ unlocked a regenerative mill project in Indian Country
In impact finance, the challenge isn’t just finding great projects; it’s unlocking the capital to make them happen. This was the case for regenerative flour company Cairnspring Mills, whose growth had outpaced its infrastructure, and for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, which had a vision for economic development but needed the right partners to help bring it to life.
Letters from Lauren: December 2025
Through a rapidly shifting market, we doubled down on what matters most: deploying capital where it creates opportunity and strengthening the plumbing to sustain that flow for years to come.
Scaling Impact, Staying Human
What if the future of finance wasn’t just more efficient—but more rooted in community, creativity, and real human possibility? Mission Driven Finance Co-founders David Lynn and Lauren Grattan talk about bridging the gap between conventional investing and the bold community-powered ideas that rarely get a fair shot. From flexible private credit to employee ownership, we are showing what’s possible when we build financial systems that center people, not just portfolios.
