Neutral Ground: Aligning Funding Strategy with a Vision for Growth

The Challenge
Neutral Ground set out to create an upscale casual Afro-Creole restaurant that would bring a fresh, culturally rich dining experience to the community. To make this vision a reality, the founder needed a smart funding strategy—not just to secure capital, but to find the right mix of funding sources aligned with the business’s values and long-term goals.

The Approach
Prospera Strategies partnered with Neutral Ground to deliver expert funding strategy support. We helped the founder identify and pursue a range of strategic capital opportunities, from traditional loans to community-aligned investors. This included cleaning up past financial records to strengthen credibility, facilitating connections with Wefunder for a crowdfunding campaign, and providing hands-on support throughout the capital raise.

In addition, we provided guidance on evaluating potential funding partners, analyzing loan opportunities, and negotiating favorable terms. Throughout the process, we served as a strategic sounding board and ongoing advisor, ensuring every funding decision aligned with the founder’s vision for equitable, community-driven growth.

The Outcome
With a solid funding strategy and a diverse set of capital sources, Neutral Ground is now positioned to launch with confidence. Our continued partnership ensures the founder has the guidance and support needed to sustain growth and stay aligned with the business’s long-term mission.