American Opportunity Fund
Transforming real estate located Opportunity Zones into startup community hubs
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American Opportunity Fund
Transforming real estate located Opportunity Zones into startup community hubs
We purchase real estate - typically under $200,000 - located in Opportunity Zones.
We will improve the properties and transform them into cash-generating co-working and community centers for local startups.
Our aim is to provide capital-gains-free return to investors while concurrently inspiring more founders to start their business with a local "clubhouse" where they can work.
Congress recently passed the Investing in Opportunity Act, which defers or waive taxes for long-term investments in low-income areas. Read the Fact Sheet for more details.
An example: You sell Amazon stock and have a $1M capital gain. Instead of paying $238K in taxes, you roll the full $1M into an Opportunity Fund, which invests in businesses in Opportunity Zones. In 2028, the Fund returns you $2M. No taxes are due on the $1M gain/ You'll only pay $202,300 in deferred capital gains from the sale of Amazon stock 10 years prior.
Each state chooses their Opportunity Zones. Here is a map of the zones chosen to date.
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Director of Business Development @ Wefunder and Partner @ Wefunder Advisors. Formerly Founder and Director of Kiva US. Member of Community Advisory Council at Federal Reserve Board.
Founding Partner at Wefunder leading $65M+ investment in 200+ companies. Formerly founder of education company Rightside, Fulbright Scholar finalist, Boston College alum.
Founder & CEO @ Wefunder
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