Financing Your Business
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA is a federal group that helps small businesses get loans, training, and support. If you need money to start or grow your business, visit www.sba.gov to learn how they can help.
Main Street Launch
Main Street Launch gives loans and advice to small business owners in Oakland. They focus on helping people who may not get help from regular banks. Learn more at www.mainstreetlaunch.org.
Working Solutions
This group gives small loans and coaching to new businesses. They help people who need a little money to get started. Visit www.workingsolutions.org for more info.
ICA
ICA helps small businesses grow fast with money and training. They work with local businesses that want to create jobs. Learn more at www.ica.fund.
Pacific Community Ventures
This group gives fair loans and free advice to small businesses that help their community. They want local businesses to succeed. Visit www.pacificcommunityventures.org.
Kiva
Kiva lets small businesses get tiny loans with no interest, funded by people online. It’s great for new businesses. Go to www.kiva.org to learn more.
Beneficial State Bank
This bank supports businesses that care about the community. They offer banking and loans for small businesses. Visit www.beneficialstatebank.com.
Community Bank of the Bay
CBB is a local bank that helps small businesses with loans and services. They focus on helping Oakland’s business community grow. Learn more at www.bankcbb.com.
TMC Financing
TMC gives SBA 504 loans to help businesses buy buildings or big equipment. If you're growing and need space, visit www.tmcfinancing.com.
TMC Community Capital
This group offers online loans to small business owners, especially women and people of color. Learn more at www.tmccommunitycapital.org.
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank helps small businesses with loans, credit, and banking. You can learn more at www.usbank.com.
ESO Ventures
ESO Ventures helps new business owners learn and grow. They offer programs to build skills and get funding. Visit www.eso-ventures.com.
Runway
Runway supports Black and Brown entrepreneurs with money and coaching. They focus on closing the funding gap. Learn more at www.runway.org.
Fondo Adelante (MEDA)
Fondo Adelante gives loans to Latino and immigrant-owned small businesses. They are part of MEDA and want to build strong communities. Visit medasf.org/fondo-adelante.
Accion Opportunity Fund
This group offers small loans to people who don’t get help from regular banks. They work with many types of businesses. Learn more at www.aofund.org.
Community Vision Capital & Consulting
This group gives loans and advice to businesses and nonprofits that help their neighborhoods. Visit www.communityvisionca.org.
Kapor Capital
Kapor Capital invests in startups that solve real-world problems, especially for underrepresented communities. They support tech and mission-driven companies. Learn more at www.kaporcapital.com.
Not sure where to start? Our Neighborhood Business Assistance staff is here to help City of Oakland Business Assistance Request Form.