If you’ve read many of the pieces on the blog lately, you’ll notice a theme here: a lot of them have to do with alternative sources of funding. But trust us, there’s a method to our madness! Many founders struggle with securing that initial funding to start their business, and that’s a barrier we’re working to reduce. So if you’re looking for funding and banks have told you “no”, find out what a merchant cash advance (MCA is and whether it could be right for you.
What is a merchant cash advance?
An MCA is an alternative to bank financing in which cash is offered in exchange for a portion of the business’ future income. It’s a system that allows small business founders to receive an advance on credit card payments—so if your business doesn’t take plastic, unfortunately you’re out of luck. An MCA is not a loan, but rather a cash advance that is repaid against future revenues of the business (plus an agreed upon interest rate that’s usually fixed).





