Capital Connection helps entrepreneurs” tell their story” to a bank and helps the bank see the potential of the business in order to obtain funding. For the past 12 years, Capital Connection has developed strategic relationships with the top early stage lenders in country and can give you the best chance to find the right bank to fund your business.

Founded by John W. Nelson III after a successful career as a commercial banker Capital Connection has been raising capital for companies for 12 years. Since 1994, Capital Connection has helped over 2000 entrepreneurs raise over $100 million in debt financing. Now headed by Jennifer A. Corcoran, the firm continues to raise money for companies at all stages of their development.

Debt capital can be combined with angel or venture capital or be your start-up funds until you raise additional money. It can also stand alone and be the only money you need to launch your own company.

Raising debt capital or loans from a bank, can be a viable option if:

• You want to retain ownership of your idea or company
• You need additional money to support your family/friend investors
• You want to get your company off the ground before attracting venture capital to “take it big”
• You need funds to buy a business
• If the venture will include the purchase of real estate or other fixed assets