Funding Your Business

A 10-PART GUIDE

Funding Your Business

Get the download on how and when to find loans, grants and equity funding for your Kansas City business – and who can help.

Funding stage definitions
PART ONE

Funding Stage Definitions

Use this chart to determine what stage of funding to pursue.

The truth about free government grants
PART TWO

The Truth about Free Government Grants

Does the government offer free grants to help you start a business?

Friends and family funding
PART THREE

Friends and Family Funding

Most businesses are funded through the kindness (and generosity) of family and friends.

Credit and credit repair
PART FOUR

Credit and Credit Repair

Personal and business credit is vital if you’re seeking capital.

Types of loans available
PART FIVE

Types of Loans

From bank loans to factoring, learn about the types of loans that can help grow your business.

SBA and bank loans
PART SIX

SBA and Bank Loans

Is a traditional bank loan the right financing for your business? Here are your next steps.

Kansas City area loan funds
PART SEVEN

Kansas City Area Loan Funds

Meet Kansas City’s local loan providers.

Angel investing
PART EIGHT

Angel Investing

What are angel investors – and is your startup ready for equity investment?

Venture capital
PART NINE

Venture Capital

Find out what venture capital is, if your business is ready and who can help.

Technology grants
PART TEN

Technology Grants

Find grants that fund research of high-risk, high-growth businesses.

Funded Kansas City startups
PART ELEVEN

Which Kansas City Startups Received Funding

KCSourceLink tracks KC startups that received outside capital to grow their businesses.