Strategies for raising growth capital, understanding debt vs. equity, and navigating the capital markets as a lower middle market business owner.
If you are running a lower middle market business and need growth capital, acquisition financing, or working capital, the 2026 capital market is more accessible than many owners realize.
SOP 50 10 8.1 goes live October 1. Structure your Main Street sale the way 7(a) will fund it first.
Where the money actually is for lower middle market businesses, and how to get in front of the right investors.
Most business plans get skimmed. Here’s what investors actually pay attention to and how to structure a plan that raises capital.
Business acquisitions in the $1M–$30M range use a blend of financing sources: SBA loans, conventional bank debt, seller financing, mezzanine capital, and private equity. Understanding how each works, when each applies, and how to combine them into the right capital stack is the difference between a deal that builds wealth and one that creates a debt trap.
Private equity firms evaluating lower middle market businesses are looking for five things: recurring revenue, management depth, EBITDA margins, growth potential, and clean financials. Here’s what makes your business PE-ready.
SBA 7(a) loans offer up to $5M with 10-20% down. Conventional financing requires 25-50% equity but moves faster. Here’s how to choose the right acquisition financing for your deal size and situation.
Raising capital in 2026 means navigating more options than ever — SBA loans, angel investors, family offices, PE, revenue-based financing, and SAFE notes. The right choice depends on your stage, growth rate, and how much control you want to keep.
Mezzanine financing bridges the gap between bank loans and equity investment, offering $1M-$15M in growth capital while preserving 90-98% of ownership. Learn how it works, when it makes sense, key terms, and who provides it.