Raise funds for your small business

ACQ Bread, Brooklyn NY
Network Support
Use your investment campaign to build your brand and engage supporters. Connect with both your community and Mainvest’s network of investors.
Greater Flexibility
Quarterly returns tied to revenue means repayments scale with you, not against you. Returns go to the community, not a faceless bank.
Lower Barriers
No upfront fees*, credit checks, or personal guarantees. Take investment without diluting ownership. Debt is subordinated for a simple capital stack.
Build Community
Connect with other local brands in the Mainvest ecosystem to build valuable partnerships and expand your investment network.
Start Raising With Mainvest

Brew Restaurant Group, Fargo ND
1. Set terms
Unlike traditional financing, work directly with Mainvest to set terms that work for you. Instead of an interest rate, you’re sharing a percentage of your revenue, so repayments scale with you.
No credit check or collateral
Subordinated debt
No upfront costs*
Custom terms, including investor perks

Lil Mama’s, Chattanooga TN
2. Raise capital
Amplify your campaign to reach investors and supporters while promoting your brand. Generate buzz, engage with supporters, customers, and new investors, and take on investment easily.
All-in-one platform
1:1 support
Comprehensive offering profile
Marketing & press strategy

Domaselo, Miami FL
3. Put your working capital to work
Get your funds seamlessly, in as soon as 21 days. Repayments don’t start until revenue generation does. Investors are financially incentivized to support your brand.
Investor relations tools built in
Quarterly repayments that scale with growth
Long-term partnership opportunities
Free resources for local entrepreneurs
Financial templates, marketing guides, and business plan builders, all available for free.
Explore Services
Meet Brato Brewhouse, a local brand that continues to grow throughout pandemic turbulence with support from local investors.

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Backed by community.
For too long, small businesses have struggled to access capital while institutional capital has only benefitted a small proportion of entrepreneurs. We’re empowering small businesses to raise the capital they need from the communities that support them, enabling everyday investors to finally have a say in local economic development.
Comfort Kitchen, Boston MA
Backed by community.
For too long, small businesses have struggled to access capital while institutional capital has only benefitted a small proportion of entrepreneurs. We’re empowering small businesses to raise the capital they need from the communities that support them, enabling everyday investors to finally have a say in local economic development.