According to the Initiative lexicon, Social Enterprise is defined as "a venture that seeks to achieve a 'double-bottom line.' It is mission driven and revenue-oriented at the same time. Its purpose is to generate financial resources that will support the work of a socially motivated organization." By investing in social enterprise, Initiative Capital hopes to spur economic growth in low-wealth communitites and simultaneously achieve an ever-increasing level of sustainability. Below is the list of ventures currently endorsed by Initiative Capital.

- Carolina Steel Construction
- Enviro-Steel ^TM