AltCap: a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
Committed to serving as a catalyst for investments that strengthen communities throughout the Kansas City area.
As a mission driven, 501(C)(4) CDFI, AltCap provides alternative capital through a wide range of innovative financial products created to support critical investments in communities not adequately served by traditional financial institutions. Products include:
Microloans - up to $50,000 in debt capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses to launch, operate or grow their businesses.
Diversified Contractors Growth Fund (DCGF): The DCGF is specifically designed to assist M/WBE certified trades contractors in the commercial construction industry. Loans provided through the DCGF are meant to increase M/WBE's financial capacity to bid on and perform public and private contract work they otherwise might not be able to because of cash-flow limitations.
ArtCap: Microloan Fund for Artists - "ArtCap" is an innovative microloan fund created by AltCap in partnership with the City of Kansas City, Missouri's Office of Culture and Creative Services to support the arts community and creative economy in Kansas City, Missouri. The microloan fund is meant to provide artists, artisans and small businesses in the creative industries access to flexible financing to support their passion and grow their business.
KC Home Rehabber Loan Fund - loan fund is for small contractors to help revitalize Kansas City neighborhoods negatively impacted by the effects of abandoned homes.
Small Business Administration Funding Programs
7(a) Loan Program - SBAs most common loan for small businesses looking for short and long term working capital, refinancing current business debt or looking to purchase furniture, equipment and inventory. The SBA guarantees a portion of the loan to minimize the risk to your lending institution.
504 Loan Program - provides long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation. 504 loans are available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), SBA's community-based partners who regulate nonprofits and promote economic development within their communities.
Investing in the Kansas City Region
Angel Investing
Women’s Capital Connection
Providing angel investment opportunities in women-led businesses based in the Kansas City region.
Mid-America Angels
Providing angel investment opportunities in both men and women-led businesses based in the Kansas City region.