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For Veteran & Military Spouse Business Owners

The capital and coaching to grow your business.

Get matched with a lender who serves Veterans, plus free coaching to help you qualify and grow. Checking your eligibility takes about 5 minutes.
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$115M+
Deployed to Veteran businesses
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1,472
Veterans served
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8,157
Jobs created or retained
Backed by
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Chase
Truist Foundation
Eligibility

Do you qualify?

Most Veteran and Military Spouse business owners do. Here is what we look for.

Veteran or Military Spouse

You, or your spouse, served in a U.S. Armed Force.

Based in the U.S.

Your business operates in the U.S. or its territories.

Your own equity

You have invested, or will invest, your own money in the business.

A quick assessment

Finish a short assessment so we can match you to the right lender.

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What you get

Capital, coaching, and a lender in your corner.

We connect you to more than a loan. You get the support to qualify, grow, and succeed.

Capital that fits

Get matched with loan programs built for Veterans, from a trusted CDFI lender, sized to your business.

Free coaching

Work with experienced advisors and free education to get ready for a loan and build a stronger business.

A nationwide network

Tap into a national network of community lenders and partners that serve Veterans where you are.

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✓ Loan opportunity up to $350,000
✓ Grant of $3,000 to $5,000
✓ 3 years of free business coaching
✓ Conference and LivePlan access
★ The VLF Accelerator

Looking for more than a loan?

Selected Veteran and Military Spouse owners join a free 8-week program built to fund and grow their business, with capital, coaching, and community.

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How it works

Your path to capital, in three steps.

Apply, get matched, and get funded, with coaching the whole way.

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Tell us about your business

Complete a short eligibility assessment in about 5 minutes. No obligation to start.
2

We find your lender

We match you with a CDFI lender in your area that serves Veterans, plus coaching tailored to your goals.
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Fund your growth

Access your capital and keep growing with ongoing support from our partner network.
Good to know

Straight answers.

Everything worth knowing before you apply. Still unsure? Our team is glad to help.

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What does it cost to apply?
Applying is free, and so is our coaching. You only commit to a loan if you choose to move forward with a lender.
Will applying affect my credit?
No. Getting matched with us is a soft pull that will not affect your credit. Only your chosen lender runs a hard check later, and they tell you before they do.
How much can I borrow?
From $5,000 to $2 million. We size the loan to your business and match you with a lender who can fund it.
Have you been turned down by a bank before?
That is exactly who we are built for. Our CDFI lenders fund Veteran and Military Spouse businesses that traditional banks turn away.
Do you fund startups or established businesses?
Both. From new startups to established companies, with no minimum time in business.
What can I use the funding for?
Almost anything your business needs: working capital, equipment, hiring, expansion, and more. Your lender confirms the specifics.
How soon could I get funded?
Most borrowers are funded in about three weeks, depending on your lender and how quickly your documents come together.
Who are the lenders?
A nationwide network of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs): community lenders that focus on Veteran and Military Spouse businesses.
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Ready to grow your business?

Check your eligibility in about 5 minutes. It is free, and there is no obligation.

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