Angel Capital Association
The Angel Capital Association is an organization of "angel investors" who provide capital for new business, but also provide the companies with management assistance and advice.

Association for Enterprise Opportunity
The site provides an overview of the microenterprise industry (private, nonprofit organizations that support startups with counseling and microloans), and can help you locate a microenterprise in your area.

Financing Count Me In
Count Me In is an online microlender that provides loans of $500 to $10,000 to women who are starting new businesses.

Microloan Program
This site contains a list of intermediary lenders that work with the SBA's MicroLoan Program to provide small loans to new and growing businesses. Use this site to find a local bank or lender participating in the MicroLoan Program.

National Venture Capital Association
The National Venture Capital Association is a member-based organization of venture capital firms and organizations that manage risk equity capital to invest into new companies.

Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC) Program
This site is dedicated to providing information on Small Business Investment Companies, public-private partnerships that provide investment and mentoring to new businesses.

Springboard Enterprises
Springboard is a national non-profit organization accelerating women's access to the equity markets. Its programs educate, showcase and support women entrepreneurs as they seek equity capital and grow their companies.


Resources to help you grow your business

Central Contractor Registration
A database of small businesses interested in doing business with the federal government.