Ohio

Small Business Investing

Empowering growth for Ohio entrepreneurs

We invest in growth-ready small businesses in targeted areas of the state through the Ohio Rural Business Growth program. Our team provides equity and debt financing to established and emerging Ohio companies looking to expand, create quality jobs, and spur economic growth in their communities.

We and our partners have invested more than

$106 Million

in Ohio 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 with 250 or fewer employees, primary operations based in an Ohio county with 200K or fewer residents, and in need of up to $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

Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson

Senior Vice President

Small Business

Geet Kalra

Geet Kalra

Associate

Small Business

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