Government Grants
Contrary to popular belief there are only a very few grants available to start and
grow businesses. Read The Truth About Free Government Grants.
There are, however, a few highly competitive Technology Grants available for small businesses.
Debt Financing
Commercial bank loans,
Lines of credit,
Home equity loans,
Equipment lease financing and
Cash advances from credit cards
are all ways to fund your business.
In addition there are special Missouri Loan Funds that support special needs.
Find out about typical information needed to apply for a loan.
Equity Financing
Equity financing requires that the business sell a portion of the business in
exchange for money. Missouri boasts several
Angel Investment Groups
and
Venture Capital Firms and Equity Funds.
Missouri also hosts an annual venture capital forum through InvestMidwest.
For more information about financing outside of Missouri try www.business.gov.