Acquisition Financing,
By Design
Direct capital solutions for acquiring established, cash-flowing businesses.
Built for Existing Businesses
Acquisitions are unique — and they require tailored capital.
Buying an operating business involves financial history, real counterparties, and defined transaction timelines. Traditional lenders are often not structured to prioritize these deals, particularly at the Main Street level.
Jumpstart was built for acquisitions that:
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Require speed and certainty
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Fall outside rigid SBA guidelines or timelines
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Include buyer and seller participation
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Demand clarity early in the process
Our underwriting reflects how acquisition transactions actually unfold.
30+
Years of Aggregated Experience
$1B+
Loans Funded
4,000+
Businesses Funded
Capital Lanes by Deal Size
Under $500K
Jumpstart SMB Acquisition Loan℠
Direct acquisition loan designed for smaller transactions where speed and certainty matter most.
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Enables acquisitions without heavy collateral constraints
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Not subject to typical SBA timelines and requirements
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Built for smaller transactions
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Pairs with home equity financing or SellerBridge℠
Complete Your Financing
HELOC for Business
Lines up to $750,000
Finance a smaller acquisition entirely through eligible home equity, or combine HELOC for Business with other capital to complete your capital stack:
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Seller financing structured through SellerBridge℠
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Another approved funding source
Deal Parameters
A strong fit when:
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The business is established and generating cash flow
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The transaction centers on an ownership transfer
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The buyer demonstrates relevant experience or operating capacity
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The deal falls within Jumpstart’s capital lanes
Not a fit when:
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The business is a startup, a new franchise, or lacks operating history — Explore Startup & Franchise Funding
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The request is for general working capital — Explore HELOC for Business
We communicate fit early so transactions can move forward with clarity.
Opportunities outside Jumpstart's direct lending criteria may be supported through Jumpstart Marketplace℠.
Important Disclosure: Jumpstart Finance structures and manages acquisition financing in partnership with Little Horn State Bank, Member FDIC, which serves as lender of record for The Jumpstart Loan℠ and other private credit solutions. All financing is subject to underwriting and eligibility requirements. Jumpstart Finance is committed to fair lending.