nyxc

A non-profit loan fund for small businesses that build resilient communities.

Pronounced nix-see, the name comes from Nyx, the primordial Greek goddess of night, daughter of Chaos and mother of Aether, the brightness in the sky.

nyxc is dedicated to transforming economic opportunities in underserved communities by addressing critical barriers to financial inclusion and climate resilience.

Economic transitions and extreme whether pose challenges to small and mid-sized businesses. nyxc provides technical assistance to business owners who help their communities respond to these events. Specifically, nyxc supports financial planning, digital marketing, technology adoption, and access to finance with the goal of empowering communities to build resilience.

Technical
Assistance

Small Business Loans

AI Technology Reserach

Samantha Schweisthal

Researcher at Auburn University

"Two common themes in terms of affordability ... is scalability and reoccurring verification costs. Family-forest landowners have shared that these continue to be concerns post-enrollment as generated income is often barely able to offset the start-up and maintenance costs."

nyxc Supporter Network

Community Development and Resilience

Through targeted educational programs and technical assistance, nyxc enables businesses to enter environmental markets, develop climate-smart business practices, and create opportunities for ecosystem restoration and carbon removal.

nyxc builds community-level economic development by creating sustainable job opportunities, in addition to contributing industry leading research. Research falls within the scope of finance and technology for climate resilience, public infrastructure, and democratic governance.

nyxc goes beyond traditional financial services. The organization provides technical assistance to business owners, plus an overview of financing pathways at no cost. If you run a small or family owned business, select “Get Started” to learn more.