Talents & Trust Capital Launches Fund to Back Underserved Entrepreneurs in Greater Memphis Area

New stewardship-driven fund pairs fair capital with hands-on coaching for founders who are rich in ability but thin in access.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talents & Trust Capital today announced its launch. The fund identifies, invests in, and accelerates entrepreneurs who have been overlooked by traditional lenders and investors, placing capital with promising Memphis and West Tennessee business owners through fair structures, clear expectations, and a relationship built on trust.

"We are thrilled to watch founders get the support they need to build great businesses that create jobs and economic mobility for Memphians regardless of their zip code or circumstances," said Jonathan Torres, Director of Talents & Trust Capital.

"There's a real gap between the entrepreneurs God is raising up in Memphis and the capital willing to back them before they're bankable. Talents & Trust fills that niche for me... real investment, real coaching, and a Business as a Ministry framework. I invested for two reasons: First, I keep running into high-ceiling founders who need exactly this kind of outlet. Second, I've watched this team steward capital with excellence in other projects, and I trust them to do it again here," said Russ Phillips, Talents & Trust Capital partner investor.

Capital for Founders Who Are Bankable in Talent, Not on Paper

Too often, a founder's talent outpaces their access to capital. Shut out of traditional financing, many are left with only expensive or predatory money. Talents & Trust Capital closes that gap with working-capital financing for service businesses, a values-based underwriting approach that weighs both people and plans, and a support model built on coaching, accountability, and an expanded network.

A Pilot Cohort Rooted in the Memphis Community

The fund will begin with a pilot cohort of at least five entrepreneurs in early 2027, drawing on referral partners across the Memphis community. Every investment is backed by mentorship and a network built to help founders win, with success measured not just in returns but in stronger businesses, sustainable jobs, and communities filled with opportunity.

"We realize these are 'risky' investments to most banks and traditional investors, but our group believes the risk of not investing in entrepreneurs is detrimental to the Mid-South. We look forward to seeing God-honoring small businesses across the region as we multiply what's entrusted," added Torres.

About Talents & Trust Capital

Talents & Trust Capital is a stewardship-driven fund built on the belief that what is entrusted should be managed wisely and multiplied faithfully. The fund places capital with promising Memphis and West Tennessee entrepreneurs using fair structures, clear expectations, and an approach that values both discipline and development. Its aim is not simply to deploy money, but to help produce fruit: healthier businesses, stronger leadership, sustainable jobs, and measurable outcomes that honor both the capital invested and the people served. Learn more at www.talentsandtrust.com.

SOURCE Talents & Trust Capital