Business: Funding Sources

Finding startup capital for your new business or money to expand it can be very difficult and time-consuming.

(Source: NYPL Research Guide: https://libguides.nypl.org/financing_your_business)

• Government grants or grants from organizations
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) backed bank loans
• Loans from non-traditional sources
• Lines of credit
• Business cash advances
• Angel/Seed Investors
• Venture capital
• Private equity
• Startup incubators
• Crowdfunding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a clear overview of the options available to fund your business.

The United States Chamber of Commerce regularly updates its listing of Grants, Loans and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business.