Funding Programs for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Some Funding Programs for Veteran Entrepreneurs

May 8, 2019

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Having funding is extremely import to veteran entrepreneurs. Below are some financing options available to veteran-owned businesses. We have listed them in alphabetical order. Some of these funding sources are under the radar and we hope they are helpful.

7-Eleven Veterans Franchising – offers special benefits to veteran franchisees. Eligible veterans can receive up to 20% off the initial franchise fee and up to 65% financing through 7-Eleven.
Family and Friends – those who are close to you and believe in you might be interested and welcome the opportunity to assist you with financing. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
Hivers and Strivers – an angel investment group, offers equity financing to veterans who graduated from U.S. military academies. This includes graduates from West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard.
Little Caesars Veterans Program – offers several discounts to honorably discharged veterans (including a $5,000 franchise fee discount, a $5,000 discount on the first equipment order, and free marketing and supply services of a $30,000 value).
The Military Economic Injury Loan program – is for military reservists whose businesses were impacted when they were activated. This loan program is specifically meant to help get businesses back on track within one year of the completion of active duty service.
The SBA Express Loan Program – offers business loans of up to $350,000 without upfront fees. You should receive a response to your application within 36 hours.
StreetShares/StreetShares Commander’s Call Veteran Business Award– Veteran-owned StreetShares is an online loan marketplace that acts as an auction marketplace where veteran entrepreneurs can connect directly with investors who have an interest in investing in small businesses. They also have a $5,000 business award for veteran entrepreneurs, the Commander’s Call Veteran Business Award, presented to a veteran or military spouse-owned business with strong growth potential.
The UPS Franchise Discount – is an initiative to help veterans cover the many costs associated with opening a franchised location. This discount of $10,000 can be used to cover the UPS franchise fee, along with a 50% to 75% discount on the initial application fee.
VetFran Business Grant Fund – assists with funding for franchise opportunities via a $10,000 grant.
The Veteran Business Fund – focuses on East Coast companies in the technology, healthcare, business services, and manufacturing space and offers a maximum investment of $3 million.