If you’re a woman business owner—whether you’re a startup or a long-time entrepreneur—you know that getting the money you need to operate and grow your business is critical to success. That’s why Bank of America and Seneca Women created this Access to Capital Directory. It puts at your fingertips hundreds of organizations providing funding for women-owned businesses across the U.S.
A good place to start is to learn how to use this Directory and to learn more about the types of capital included by visiting the About page. You can also start your search using the Search Tool below.
A new way to connect to capital and coaching for your business
Bank of America has launched the Access to Capital Connector, an online platform designed to help small businesses by linking them directly to local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for capital, coaching and support. The Connector was created in partnership with the Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national nonprofit CDFI.
Featured Sources of Capital
Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team
CDFI
$50,000
At WESST, we understand the unique challenges and needs of female entrepreneurs. Our Women’s Business Center programs are designed to be flexible
500 Startups Global Flagship Fund
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed, Seed
Based out of San Francisco, our global flagship funds include a series of five funds that invest across regions and industries. Created in 2010, the first flagship fund was our first fund ever that helped us start the SF-based accelerator program that we are still known for to this day.
Graham & Walker Venture Fund
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed, Seed • $350,000
Graham & Walker is an early stage VC fund investing in women-founded tech companies that solve deeply human needs.
Cake Ventures
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed, Seed • $750,000
Cake Ventures is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm investing in companies with global ambitions that are creating technology that meets the needs of tomorrow’s internet users.
Central Texas Angel Network
Angel
Angel, Early Stage
A nonprofit, member-based organization, the angel group features more than 185 individual accredited investors from an extensive cross-section of sectors and backgrounds. CTAN members not only invest; they also mentor entrepreneurs and connect them to business resources, providing critical support to the success of early-stage business and the Texas economy.
Grameen America
CDFI
Early Stage • $2,500
Women entrepreneurs often just need a little capital and support to help them reach their goals. Founded in Queens, NY, in 2008, Grameen America builds on the legacy and proven model of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus. His revolutionary but simple idea that all people can lift themselves out of poverty through their own entrepreneurial spirit has dramatically altered how the world views global poverty.
News
Grants and resources especially for women-owned small businesses
Small Business Trends rounds up opportunities from around the US.
SBA announces $30 million for new Women’s Business Centers
The funds will help expand the number of Women’s Business Centers and support organizations that provide virtual counseling and training services, reports Yahoo!Finance.
62 funding sources for small businesses
The US Chamber of Commerce tells where to find money and support from the federal government, local governments and private sources.
Resources
CDFI Ambassadors
Get Help Navigating the World of CDFIs
CDFIs are financial institutions that have a primary mission of community development and provide credit and financial services to underserved populations. Bank of America’s CDFI Ambassadors help cultivate partnerships and educate borrowers.
Business Education
Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell
An unparalleled opportunity for women to earn a certificate in business from this Ivy League university, through a free online program made possible by Bank of America.
Small Business Lessons
Bank of America’s Business Education Center for Entrepreneurs
Find webinars for small businesses, on topics including accessing capital, building business credit and much more.