RUNWAY works to repair the structural inequities of the racial wealth gap by offering "Friends & Family" funding and comprehensive business assistance to entrepreneurs of color. They collaborate with investors, financial institutions, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to bridge from the old economy to a new economy based on relationships and community regeneration. RUNWAY's guiding principle is that capital can be used to heal and connect, which influences their lending processes and organizational culture. They are a team of diverse, entrepreneurial Black women focused on building an economy that centers healing, joy, culture, and collective wealth for Black people. RUNWAY is a self-directed non-profit seeking individuals who are passionate about building a more just economy and dismantling systemic barriers.