Rising Tide Capital
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
Rising Tide Capital is a Jersey City-based nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship. As a 501(c)(3) entity, it supports aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through development programs that aim to build skills and sustain small businesses. Its work envisions inclusive, resilient communities and a thriving economy that benefits a broad cross-section of residents. In 2019 the organization launched the Rising Tide Network, a national initiative designed to share its model of investing in distressed communities through transformative entrepreneurship. A 2026 leadership transition included Forrester being promoted to chief impact officer to expand the organization’s presence in new markets, while Demmellash leads a regenerative leadership lab and the Future Tide Partners cross-sector initiative.