Taproot Investment Cooperative
Values-based community investment in real estate to retain affordable commercial and industrial space for small businesses and nonprofits in Saint Paul.
St. Paul, MN
77
Community
member-owners
75+
Small businesses &
entrepreneurs supported
$600k+
Invested in community
Community Shared Ownership
Taproot members share a desire to address displacement, extraction, and risk through cooperative investment in economically sustainable multi-tenant buildings, ensuring local ownership of community assets, tenant representation in decision-making, and a modest return on members’ investment.
Community Ownership
Building broad-based local ownership of commercial real estate so residents, tenants, and community members have a stake in neighborhood assets.
Small Business Stability
Creating affordable, long-term commercial spaces that help independent businesses remain rooted and thrive within their communities.
Anti-Displacement
Investing in real estate as a strategy to reduce displacement, keep spaces accessible, and strengthen neighborhood resilience.
Patient Capital
Pooling community investment to generate modest financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental impact.
