If you’re a business owner—whether you’re a startup or a long-time entrepreneur—you know that getting the money you need to operate and grow your business is critical to success. That’s why Bank of America and Seneca Women created this Access to Capital Directory. It puts at your fingertips hundreds of organizations providing funding for entrepreneurs across the U.S.
Start by finding sources of capital using our exclusive Search Tool.
A new way to connect to capital and coaching for your business
Bank of America has launched the Access to Capital Connector, an online platform designed to help small businesses by linking them directly to local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for capital, coaching and support. The Connector was created in partnership with the Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national nonprofit CDFI.
Featured Sources of Capital
Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.
CDFI
Early Stage • $150,000
Baltimore Community Lending is a US Treasury-certified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution. BCL provides loan capital to small real estate developers and small business owners in Baltimore City who have no relationship with or are unable to get a loan from a bank, and who are committed to developing underserved neighborhoods.
Bridgeway Capital, Inc.
CDFI
Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed • $3,000,000
We help small businesses access new opportunities. We offer flexible loans and business education to grow small businesses and help them provide employment opportunities in low-income communities. Bridgeway can help you take your business plan and connect it with capital to launch or expand your business.
Force For Good Fund
Crowdfund, Venture Capital
Growth Stage
The Force for Good Fund invests in women and people of color-owned,“Best for the World” B Corporations (i.e., companies that score in the top 10% of B Corps worldwide).
Endurance 28
Venture Capital
Early Stage, Seed
Endurance28 is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs - the ambitious rebels tackling the world’s most difficult challenges in climate, health, and economic opportunity.
The 22 Fund
Venture Capital
Late Stage, Series A, Series B • $10,000,000
The 22 Fund is an impact investor that funds tech-based, US climate tech manufacturing companies to increase exports and create clean, quality jobs in underserved, low and moderate-income communities. We invest in women and BIPOC-led firms to deliver high ROI and social/economic impact.
Red Bike Capital
Venture Capital
Seed • $500,000
Red Bike Capital is a Latino and woman-led early stage VC fund based in New York that invests in US-based SAAS, Health & Wellness, and Fintech.
Resources
CDFI Ambassadors
Get Help Navigating the World of CDFIs
CDFIs are financial institutions that have a primary mission of community development and provide credit and financial services to underserved populations. Bank of America’s CDFI Ambassadors help cultivate partnerships and educate borrowers.
Business Education
Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell
An unparalleled opportunity for women to earn a certificate in business from this Ivy League university, through a free online program made possible by Bank of America.
Small Business Lessons
Bank of America’s Business Education Center for Entrepreneurs
Find webinars for small businesses, on topics including accessing capital, building business credit and much more.