Organization |
Description |
Angel Venture Forum |
The Angel Venture Forum is an ad hoc group of
more than 30 active, experienced angel investors
from more than 24 angel investor groups located
throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This gives
Veteran Entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet a
large number of angel investors at one time. At
least once a year they hold a "Veterans
Venture Forum" which gives Veteran
entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet and pitch
to investors. Keep checking the calendar for the
next scheduled
"Veteran Venture Forum" event. |
Bunker Labs |
Bunker Labs provides education, and mentoring in
addition to funding. Their investor
network consists of angel investors, venture
capitalists and institutional-lending partners. |
Founders First Capital Partners, LLC |
Founders First Capital Partners, LLC program
provides funding and business acceleration
support to underserved markets. We focus on
businesses led by women, ethnic minorities,
military veterans or businesses located in low
to moderate income areas. |
GoFund Veterans |
GoFund Veterans is a platform for Veterans to
seek funding for their small businesses.
List your project and watch others contribute
towards your goal. Find them on Twitter:
@GoFundVeterans. |
Hivers & Strivers |
Hivers and Strivers is an Angel Investment Group
focusing on early stage investments to support
start-up companies founded and run by graduates
of the U.S. Military Academies. In addition to
investing capital the invest their time and
serve as Board Members, Advisors and help open
doors. They provide financing from $250,000 to
$1,000,000. |
Illinois Business Invest Loans |
Support
Veteran Owned Businesses or that may be affected
by the call up of a Reservist to active Duty. Loans
can be made in the amount of up to $250,000.
Repayment term is 2 years with the possibility
of a 3-year extension. Interest is 1%.
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Maine Veteran Small Business
Loans |
The State of Maine
provides loans to Veteran Small Businesses through the Maine Finance Authority.
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Maryland - Military Personnel and
Service-Disabled Veteran No-Interest Loan
Program |
Loans made
by the Maryland Department of Business and
Economic Development and the Maryland
Department of Veteran Affairs to support Veteran
Owned Businesses or other businesses that may be
affected by the call up of a Reservist to active
Duty. Loans
are made in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000.
Repayment terms is 1-8 years with no interest.
Guarantees and collateral may be required.
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MBE Capital Call |
This organization educates,
promotes, and supports investment in minority business
enterprises through annual conferences, local seminars, and
venture forums specifically designed to empower minority,
women and disabled veteran-owned businesses. |
Minnesota Reservist and Veterans Business Loan
Program |
Loans
provided by the State of Minnesota to Reservists
to alleviate business hardship due to the call
up of an employee who is a Reservist. Loans
are also for Veterans who return from active
duty and want to start their own business. Loans
are in the amount of $5,000 to $20,000.
The repayment terms are 54 months with no
repayment in the first 18 months. There is
no interest.
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Navy Federal Credit Union |
Navy Federal offers a wide variety of loans, as
well as great Business Service advisors who can
help you make the best choice for your business. |
SBA Patriot Express |
The Small
Business Administration (SBA) has unveiled a
program called “Patriot Express” that offers a
wide variety of assistance to veterans
interested in setting up or expanding their own
small businesses. Use it for startup cost,
equipment purchases, real estate purchases,
inventory, etc.
Qualify
for loans between 2.25 percent and 4.75 percent
over the prime interest rate.
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SBA Express & Pilot Program |
The SBA
offer streamlined and expedited loan procedures
for particular groups of borrowers, notably
active duty military personnel, veterans, and
borrowers from distressed communities. In
addition to receiving a short review period (36
hours) you also get a lower interest rate. Community Express Loans: up to
$25,000 and geared towards undeveloped areas.
Patriot
Express Loans: 2.2% - 4.5% interest rates.
Used for startup cost, inventory, equipment
purchased, infusion working capital, etc. Gain
access to this loan by going through the local
SBA office.
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SBA - Military Reservist Economic Injury
Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL) |
Loans
provided by the SBA to Reservists to alleviate
business hardship due to the call up of an
employee who is a Reservist. Loans
are only offered if the individual cannot be
financed through any other means. Loan is
provided in the amount up to $2,000,000.
The term is 30 years. The interest rate is
4%. Collateral is required for loans above
$50,000. You will be requird to obtain
insurance for the life of the loan for any loan
above $50,000.
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Street Shares |
Street Shares offers loans to Veterans in the
amount of up to $75,000. The approval
process is fast. |
TCP Venture Capital |
The Veterans’ Opportunity Fund is a multi-stage
venture capital fund that was formed to invest
in veteran-owned businesses in need of growth
capital. |
The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce -
Hispanic Veteran Entrepreneur Training |
Invites veteran with entrepreneural aspirations
to participants will complete a three day course
that provides an introduction to the
entrepreneurial process. |
Union Bank |
Offers "Business Diversity Lending Loan"
specifically designed to assist woman-,
minority-, and/or veteran-owned businesses with
their financing needs. |
USDA Farm Loan Program |
If you
want to get into the farming business or you are
already in the farming business, the USDA offers
a range of Farm Loans that you can use to start
or grow your business. |
Veteran Business Fund (VBF) |
An organization that receives funding from
donors to support veteran owned businesses.
It provides supplemental funding and access to
financing. |
VeteranCrowd |
Veteran Crowd is a marketplace for Veteran
entrepreneurs to raise capital for their small
businesses. The site matches qualified
investors with Veteran owned companies seeking
funding. Click on the "RAISE CAPITAL" menu
link and fill out the inquiry form to get
started. |
Veterans Banker |
Veterns Banker provides small business loans for
Veterans, Active Duty Military and First
Responders. Their qualification reuirement
is based on the health of the business, not
personal credit score. You can follow them
on Twitter: @VeteransBanker. |
Veterans' Opportunity Fund |
The Veterans’ Opportunity Fund is a multi-stage
venture capital fund that was formed to invest
in veteran-owned businesses in need of growth
capital. They focus on early stage
technology companies in the East coast. |
Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs |
The
Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs have a
loan program called the Personal Loan Program (PLP).
Money can be used for any purpose. Loans
range from $5,000 to $50,000, with a 3-10
year repayment term. Interest rate is
4.90%.
Veterans and their spouses can apply.
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Wounded Warrior Project Grant |
The Wounded Warrior Project Grant is awarded to
non-profit Veteran owned businesses in the
amount of up to $250,000. Applications are
accepted in the Spring each year. |