Mississippi

Small Business Investing

Empowering growth for Mississippi entrepreneurs

We invest in growth-ready small businesses in targeted areas of the state through the Mississippi Small Business Investment Company (MSBIC) program. Our team provides equity and debt financing to established and emerging Mississippi companies looking to expand, create quality jobs, and spur economic growth in their communities.

We and our partners have invested more than

$246 Million

in Mississippi 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 Mississippi, in need of $1M-$5M 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

Philip Ruppel

Principal

Small Business

Thomas Titus

Thomas Titus

Vice President of Business Development

Small Business

Caleb Gipple

Caleb Gipple

Senior Analyst

Small Business

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