Pursuit (formerly Excelsior Growth Fund), Launch NY, PathStone Enterprise Center and Westminster Economic Development Initiative with support from JPMorgan Chase are supporting entrepreneurs in the Western New York Region. Connect now and access the financing and training you need to start or grow your business.
WELCOME TO CAPITAL CONNECT
About Capital Connect
Capital Connect provides a one-stop portal for business owners seeking funding or advice to help their business grow. By joining the efforts and resources of four leading nonprofit organizations, Capital Connect is eliminating barriers to accessing capital and ensuring that every business owner is provided the opportunity to start, grow and thrive.
Let's find a solution to move your business forward
Small business loans from $500 - $500,000
Equity Financing from $25,000 - $100,000
Free one-on-one business advice
Your Easiest Way to Connect to Business Funding and Resources
With support from JPMorgan Chase
© 2022 Upstate Capital Connect. All Rights Reserved. Terms of service Privacy policy
Small Business Loans from $500 - $500,000
Equity Financing from $25,000 - $100,000
Free One-on-One Business Advice
Our Partners
Capital Connect brings together Pursuit (formerly Excelsior Growth Fund), Launch New York, Inc. (Launch NY), PathStone Enterprise Center, Inc. and Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI). We are local, nonprofit organizations committed to increasing business opportunities for low-income, minority, women and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Connecting is free and takes less than 5 minutes!
Your One-Stop Resource for Growing Your Business
When you submit an application through Capital Connect, you apply to all four funders at once! Connect online for free and get matched with business resources that best meet your business needs.
How Capital Connect Works
Fill Out Our Online Form
Get Connected With
a Funder
Connect for Free to Funding and Resources
Connecting is free and takes less than 5 minutes!
Grants
Buffalo Small Business Assistance Program
The program utilizes $4.3 million in ARP funding; $3.5 million will go directly to grant assistance and will be divided amongst the nine council districts; $800 thousand will go towards professional business support, advice, counseling and assistance with filling out the application and other program administration costs.
The purpose of the program is to help assist small business owners who were impacted by the effects of the pandemic. The program will offer both grants and technical assistance services to businesses.
How do I apply? Please visit the application portal HERE
Who do I contact with questions? Email buffalosmallbusinessgrants@growamerica.org