Advance California
Loans for impact-focused small businesses & nonprofits across California
Why Mission Driven Finance
Mission Driven Finance is a private impact investment firm dedicated to building a financial system that ensures good businesses have access to sufficient, affordable capital. We make commercial loans to small businesses and nonprofits committed to doing good in their community. We offer more than just loans—we provide support to help you reach your vision.
What you can expect
Loans for:
- Small businesses and nonprofits in California advancing an inclusive and sustainable economy
Size and terms tailored to support small businesses & nonprofits
- $350,000–$1.5 million
- 11.5% interest rate + closing fee
- 3–30 month terms
- $250 application fee to start underwriting
Customized structures available
- No prepayment penalty fee
- No credit scores required
- No personal guarantees required
- Islamic financing available
- Revenue-based financing available
*Effective November 23, 2023 and is subject to change
Meet portfolio company Creating Coding Careers
Creating Coding Careers (CCC) recruits and trains individuals who may have otherwise felt a career in tech was inaccessible. Through their three-phase program—pre-apprenticeship, paid apprenticeship, and job placement—CCC empowers promising, but overlooked talent with the skills and connections to grow their tech careers.
Advance Strategy portfolio makeup
Advancing an inclusive economy
%
Nonprofits
%
Owned or led by women
%
Owned or led by people of color
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