Illinois

Small Business Investing

Empowering growth for Illinois entrepreneurs

We invest in growth-ready small businesses in targeted areas of the state through the state and federal New Markets Tax Credit program. Our team provides equity and debt financing to established and emerging Illinois companies looking to expand, create quality jobs, and spur economic growth in their communities.

We and our partners have invested more than

$370 Million

in Illinois small businesses.

Financing Options

Senior/Senior-Stretch Debt

Small business loans collateralized by your assets.

Minority Equity

Non-controlling interest in your company to help catalyze growth.

Sub/Mezzanine Debt

Loans secured by your business's cash flow, sometimes with an equity component.

Lending Criteria

We’re currently seeking both debt and equity investment opportunities in early stage to mature firms in a broad spectrum of industries with primary operations based in Illinois, in need of $1M-$10M in financing.

Example Investments

Small Business

Mississippi

Lockers Manufacturing

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Small Business

Illinois

mSeed Group

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Small Business

Nebraska

Pacha Soap Co.

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Small Business

Nebraska

Opendorse

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Small Business

Georgia

Cady Bag Company

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Small Business Team Members

Josh Rogers

Principal

Small Business

Matthew Switzer

Matthew Switzer

Vice President

Small Business

Riley McCarthy

Riley McCarthy

Associate

Small Business

Matt Derouchie

Matt Derouchie

Senior Analyst

Small Business

Kendra Becker

Kendra Becker

Analyst

Small Business

Matthew Bonner

Matthew Bonner

Analyst

Small Business

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