West Virginia

Small Business Investing

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Empowering growth for West Virginia entrepreneurs

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

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We and our partners have invested over

$4 Billion

in businesses nationwide

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 West Virginia, with 250 or fewer employees, and in need of $1–$7.5M in financing.

Small Business Team Members

Nick Deering

Nick Deering

Senior Associate

Small Business

Tucker Hase

Tucker Hase

Senior Analyst

Small Business

Schuyler St. Germain

Schuyler St. Germain

Senior Analyst

Small Business

Pete Grum

Pete Grum

Venture Partner

Small Business

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