Client stories

Martina Priadka, owner of ALTBurger in Northeast Minneapolis, has been working in the restaurant industry her entire life.Through WomenVenture’s lending program, Martina gained access to capital to support ALT's plant-based scratch restaurant.

WomenVenture training client Sabrina Jones, CEO and Founder of SJC Body Love is working to bring products that are simple, clean, and indulgent to a national audience.  

WomenVenture lending and business consulting client Farhiyo S. Elmi recently started Qstar Logistics, a woman-owned hauling and logistics corporation breaking into the male-dominated industry of general freight trucking.  

Applied Care Services founded by WomenVenture lending clients LuAnn Hanson and Mara Hanson focuses on serving those facing economic hardships, reliant on Medicaid, and often confronted with homelessness.

Tonya Paige is the owner, founder, and educator of Tonya’s Lullaby In-Home Care. WomenVenture is honored to support Tonya and to share her passion and love for the children she teaches.

In just six years New Gild Jewelers co-owners Jenifer Bellefleur and Kelsey Lee Karol have grown their revenue over 300% and opened a second location crafting jewelry the old-fashioned way, …