Denkyem /den•CHem/

We believe that a thriving Black Business Community serves as an anchor to Black economic mobility. ​

Denkyem Co-op is a Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) based in Washington state. We are a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), providing direct funding to Black-owned businesses looking to increase their capacity.

MISSION: Denkyem creates safe pathways for Black entrepreneurship and innovation.

VISION: We envision a world where Black-owned small businesses have the resources, support, and trust needed to sustain and grow their enterprises; serving as a beacon in the greater community.​

Core Values

Trust | Community | Collaboration | Innovation | Investment