PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zenith Wealth Partners and the UnTours Foundation gathered investors, community leaders, and mission-aligned entrepreneurs at The Quorum in Philadelphia for the Spring Local Capital Markets (LCM) Showcase, a landmark event in the growing movement to keep capital circulating within local communities and into the hands of the businesses that serve them.
The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of attendees representing a cross-section of Philadelphia’s civic, philanthropic, and investment communities. Eight companies presented their visions to a room of engaged impact investors, marking the latest chapter in LCM’s rapid growth since its founding.
LCM by the Numbers
Since launching, the Local Capital Markets initiative has become one of the region’s most dynamic platforms for connecting local investors with mission-aligned businesses:
66 companies applied across both cohorts
20 companies have been selected to pitch
$8.4M closed in the fall cohort
$1.15M committed for spring cohort, early evidence of continued momentum
26 indications of interest are still active
The numbers tell only part of the story. Each dollar represents a family-owned business expanding its reach, a cooperative building a new supply chain, or a nonprofit securing its permanent home, investments that stay in our region and generate returns measured in people, not just percentages.
Our Mission: Capital Stays Local
The Local Capital Markets Showcase was founded on a straightforward but powerful premise: the businesses that strengthen our communities deserve access to the same capital networks that have historically favored large institutions and out-of-market investors. Zenith Wealth Partners and the UnTours Foundation built LCM to change that, creating a rigorous, transparent, and accessible pathway for local enterprises to connect with local capital.
To ensure every company that takes the LCM stage is truly investor-ready, Zenith Wealth Partners leads a rigorous due diligence process for each applicant. This includes a comprehensive review of financial history, business fundamentals, and growth trajectory, as well as hands-on support helping founders build the data rooms, pitch materials, and documentation that sophisticated investors expect.
The result is a curated cohort of companies that don’t just have compelling visions, they have the materials to back them up.
Of the 62 companies that applied across both cohorts, 21 met this high bar and earned the opportunity to present at the showcase. The Spring cohort represents $20.7M in total investment pipeline across sectors, including real estate, arts and culture, education, food systems, and financial technology.
Spring Showcase Presenters
The following eight companies presented at the Spring LCM Showcase. Each represents a unique opportunity to invest locally and generate meaningful community impact:
Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educacion (CCATE)
CCATE is a nonprofit empowering the Latinx community through culture, art, career development, and education. Rooted in Philadelphia’s Latinx neighborhoods, CCATE has built a trusted institution that serves as both a cultural anchor and a workforce development hub. With a permanent facility in hand, they are positioned to significantly expand their programming and community impact.
Infinity International Investments
Infinity International Investments is a real estate investment firm focused on improving neighborhood housing quality and expanding access to affordable, family-sized rental housing. Their portfolio targets underserved communities where quality rental stock is scarce, delivering both a social dividend and a competitive financial return.
Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center (CAAT)
CAAT is a nonprofit expanding access to arts education, technology training, and workforce development for residents of Chester, Pennsylvania — a community with a long history of disinvestment and a new generation of leaders committed to its revival. Their permanent facility at 51 E. 9th Street will serve as a cornerstone institution for Chester’s economic and cultural renaissance.
PA Flax Project Cooperative Inc.
PA Flax Project Cooperative is rebuilding the regional flax-to-linen supply chain from the ground up, supporting Pennsylvania farmers in growing fiber flax and developing the processing infrastructure to bring domestic linen production back to the Mid-Atlantic. This is regenerative agriculture meets regional economic development: a cooperative model that shares the upside with the farmers who grow it.
Nourish Markets uses technology to make high-quality, local, and organic meals scalable and accessible. Through centralized production and wholesale and retail partnerships, they are redefining what community food access looks like — healthy, affordable, and rooted in local supply chains. Their 2026 expansion plan includes three new market locations and a broadened wholesale network.
Jounce Partners is an education organization focused on improving K-12 student outcomes by strengthening school leadership. Their outcomes-based contracting model ties compensation to results — a bold bet on accountability and a signal to school systems that they stand behind their work. With the right capital behind them, Jounce is positioned to scale this model across more districts.
WealthMore is an AI-native wealth technology platform making professional financial guidance accessible to everyday investors — not just the affluent few who can afford a traditional advisor. Their AI-powered coaching platform meets users where they are, helping people build wealth on their own terms. For a region committed to economic equity, WealthMore is a compelling piece of the puzzle.
Stimulus Inc. is an AI-powered procurement and supplier relationship management platform helping organizations manage and optimize their supplier ecosystems. By streamlining how businesses and institutions manage supplier relationships, Stimulus creates efficiency gains that free up resources for mission-critical work — and their technology has particular resonance for anchor institutions committed to local procurement.
Interested in learning more about any of the Spring LCM companies? Reach out to Zenith Wealth Partners to request investment materials and start the conversation.
Event Partners & Sponsors
The Spring LCM Showcase was made possible through the generous partnership and sponsorship of organizations that share LCM’s commitment to community-centered capital:
- UnTours Foundation — Co-founder and mission partner
- Impact PHL — Partner
- Halloran Philanthropies — Partner
- Nelson Foundation — Partner
- The Barra Foundation — Partner
- Mid Penn Bank — Sponsor
We are deeply grateful to our partners and sponsors for their belief in this work. Their support is itself an act of community investment, and it makes every showcase, every connection, and every closed deal possible.
About Zenith Wealth Partners
Zenith Wealth Partners is a Philadelphia-based wealth management and impact investment firm dedicated to building financial futures rooted in community. Through the Local Capital Markets initiative and beyond, Zenith connects investors with opportunities that generate competitive returns while keeping capital working for the people and places they call home.
About the UnTours Foundation
The UnTours Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to investing in local businesses and social enterprises that contribute to a more equitable and sustainable economy. As a co-founder of the LCM Showcase, the Foundation brings a deep network, a long track record of community investment, and an unwavering belief that local businesses are the backbone of thriving communities.
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