Start-Up Business Loan Reviews
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GoFundMe
Read Review Visit SiteWhile GoFundMe’s brand centers on charity, with personal and charitable causes accounting for most of the campaigns, many people don’t realize that GuFundMe can also be used to raise funds for business projects as well. In 2020, it's not an unfamiliar sight to see business recovery fundraisers on GoFundMe for companies negatively affected by the COVID-19 outbreak or social unrest.
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Guidant Financial
Read Review Visit SiteGuidant Financial is an alternative lender that specializes in Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS). It also offers SBA loans and lines of credit. Guidant is suitable for mature businesses with excellent credit.
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Indiegogo
Read Review Visit SiteIndiegogo is available to creators and backers from just about every nation. With a comparatively broad array of project categories that qualify for Indiegogo approval, it’s a crowdfunding platform with wide reach and appeal. The flip side is that shadier campaigns have a better chance of slipping through the cracks on Indiegogo than they would on more restrictive crowdfunding platforms.
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Kickfurther
Read Review Visit SiteKickfurther is a platform for businesses that want to raise money to purchase inventory. Kickfurther is good for retailers and popular brands. It has a narrow niche appeal and lots of preparation is required to use this platform.
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Kickstarter
Read Review Visit SiteKickstarter is dedicated to the crowdfunding of creative projects, not charity or personal use. Kickstarter has seen over 5 billion dollars pledged to projects, over 184,000 successfully funded projects, and over 18 million total backers. While Kickstarter is not without its critics, it occupies a commanding position in the crowdfunding field.
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Kiva U.S.
Read Review Visit SiteKiva offers crowdfunded microloans and is one of the least expensive forms of financing available to business owners. It is definitely worth checking out if you run a community-oriented business that needs a small infusion of cash. It is suitable for startups but not for large businesses.
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LendingClub Personal Loans
Read Review Apply NowLending Club Personal Loans can be used for entrepreneurial and business startup purposes. The application process is easy and its rates and terms are highly competitive. Lending Club Personal Loans are ideal for startups.
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Lendoor
Read Review Visit Site Not Yet RatedLendoor is an intermediary platform for people to pitch a loan campaign to their network of contacts. Lendoor holds particular appeal for entrepreneurs with bad credit. It is ideal for small businesses and startups.
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LoanBack
Read Review Visit SiteLoanBack is an online loan creator that helps lenders and borrowers create legally-binding loan agreements that can be shared online. LoanBack is a cost-effective means of entering into a legally-binding loan contract with an individual lender. It is suitable for startups and small businesses.
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MicroVentures
Read Review Visit SiteMicroVentures is an equity crowdfunding platform that offers accredited investors and non-accredited investors alike the chance to invest in early-stage companies.