Mainvest partners with Meta and is listed on Meta's Small Business Resource as a source of funding. Mainvest is the investment platform connecting small businesses with local investors. Meta established its Small Business Funding section in 2021 to link SMBs to purpose-driven grant and loan possibilities, business resources, and small business networking groups. With the advent of Mainvest, SMBs may now explore alternate funding choices that support their community engagement and long-term growth.
Mainvest is a regulated crowdfunding platform according to Regulation Crowdfunding, which was enacted under Title III of the JOBS Act in 2016. Mainvest, as a non-traditional source of finance, decreases capital access obstacles and provides a more flexible choice for SMBs at all stages:
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There is no requirement for credit checks or personal guarantees
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There is no dilution of ownership as a result of the debt-based structure. Note on Revenue Sharing
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Repayments are based on revenue rather than a fixed interest rate
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Since debt is subordinated, it is easily combined with traditional sources of funding
Small brick-and-mortar businesses should be aware of Mainvest as a source of capital that does not need them to engage private equity investors or take on additional term loans. Businesses may also increase consumer loyalty and marketing buzz by launching a fundraising drive.
"We're excited to engage with a wider audience of SMB's on Meta's platform and to help them unlock the ability to raise funds from community investors. Furthermore, we're seeing that investors are excited about the chance to invest in brick and mortar SMBs, so it's a win-win for businesses seeking funding and investors seeking new opportunities."
Nick Mathews, Mainvest CEO