Overview

Next Street helps underserved small businesses across the United States by providing access to capital, expert advice, and networking opportunities. It designs programs—often with partners like DoorDash—to educate and develop local businesses, including the Accelerator for Local Goods for diverse consumer packaged goods brands. It earns revenue from consulting fees, program management fees, and partnerships that fund initiatives, with services that combine advisory support, capital pathways, and structured programs. Its differentiator is a mission-driven focus on underserved local businesses, cross-sector collaborations, and scalable programs that spur local economic growth, with the goal of expanding equitable access to resources to strengthen the communities they serve.