What Funded.com does

Funded.com is a private, US-based online funding network platform founded in 2008 that connects entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses with accredited investors, venture capital sources, and lenders. The company operates Funded.com LLC, registered in Minnesota with headquarters in Roseville, and is operated by JRLE, LLC d/b/a Capital Synergy Group. The platform's core products are the Accredited Investor Network (profile-based networking between entrepreneurs and funding sources), the Lender Match program (SBA microloan and small business lending matching for amounts under $50K), and Business Plan Support (paid professional plan-writing services). Underlying technology is a standard self-serve web platform with no public API, no SDK, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, focused on profile creation, funding request publishing, and communication tools.

Funded.com monetizes through four streams: recurring subscription memberships for entrepreneurs and funding providers, fees for business plan writing services, referral fees from its Lender Match program, and third-party advertising including affiliate relationships. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via the website, supplemented by a content marketing hub of 100+ educational articles, organic social media on LinkedIn and Facebook (7.3K and 10.1K followers respectively), SEO targeting state-specific investor queries, and earned media including a Forbes mention. The platform restricts funding providers to US-based participants, operates with 11-50 employees, and holds BBB A+ accreditation as its primary trust signal. The company has not raised institutional funding rounds and shows no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Funded.com

Legal name

Funded.com LLC

Website

https://funded.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Funded.com is a US-based online funding network, founded in 2008, that connects entrepreneurs and small businesses with accredited investors, venture capital, and SBA lenders through a subscription web platform, lender matching, and paid business plan services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Funding Network Platform

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Sales Financing (52222)

SIC

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159), Short-Term Business Credit Institutions (6153), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Mini-Correspondent / Table Funding Programs (FSALACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Investor matching platform
• Business funding network
• Angel investor network
• Small business lending
• SBA microloan matching

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The platform operates on a subscription-based model where entrepreneurs and funding providers pay for network access and posting capabilities.
2. Business Plan Services: Professional business plan writing services offered as an add-on to members seeking to strengthen their funding presentations.
3. Lending Referral Fees: The platform receives referral fees through its Lender Match program when members are connected with lenders.
4. Advertising Revenue: Third-party advertising on the platform, including affiliate advertising relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Funded.com operates a web-based funding network platform that connects entrepreneurs and business owners seeking capital with accredited angel investors, venture capitalists, and lenders. Members create funding profiles, publish funding requests, and gain visibility to a network of funding sources, with the platform facilitating introductions. The company also offers professional business plan writing services and an SBA microloan matching program (Lender Match) for businesses seeking funding under $50K.

Product overview

Funded.com is a funding network platform that operates as a unified ecosystem connecting startups, existing businesses, projects, ideas, patents, and fundraising opportunities with investors, lenders, and capital sources. The platform combines three primary service offerings: the Accredited Investor Network for connecting entrepreneurs with angel investors and venture capital, the Lender Match service for SBA microloans and business lending, and Business Plan Support for professional plan writing. The core platform enables entrepreneurs to create funding profiles, publish funding requests, gain visibility among investors, and manage follow-up conversations—all from a single dashboard. Founded in 2008, the service has been helping entrepreneurs organize their plans and pursue productive funding conversations for over 15 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accredited Investor Network A subscription-based matching platform that connects entrepreneurs and business owners seeking funding with accredited angel investors and venture capital sources through profile-based networking and direct messaging capabilities. The service is designed for U.S.-based entrepreneurs and investors, with compliance review required for investor registration.
• Lender Match Program
• Business Plan Support Professional business plan writing and review services that help entrepreneurs create comprehensive business plans, executive summaries, and pitch materials for investor presentations. Offered as an add-on service to platform membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members have reported funding ranging from $40K to $13MM across various industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, core and minor.

• JRLE, LLC d/b/a Capital Synergy Groupparent companyOthersFunded.com LLC is licensed to operate Funded.com website and Investorsfunded.com website and is owned and operated by JRLE, LLC d/b/a Capital Synergy Group. Capital Synergy Group independently seeks suitable investment prospects for its own purposes.
• BBB (Better Business Bureau)coreOthersBBB accreditation provides third-party verification of trustworthy business practices. Funded.com maintains A+ rating with BBB.
• Forbes MediaminorOthersMedia partnership or earned media coverage providing brand credibility and visibility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gust: Gust operates a global startup-investor matching platform that lets entrepreneurs create funding profiles and pitch accredited investors and VCs. It is one of Funded.com's closest direct analogs in the online funding marketplace category.
• AngelList (Wellfound): AngelList / Wellfound runs a curated angel and venture investor network where startups publish funding profiles and connect with accredited backers — directly comparable to Funded.com's Accredited Investor Network.
• Republic: Republic is an investment platform that lets everyday and accredited investors back startups and private offerings. It competes with Funded.com for entrepreneur attention in the online fundraising and investor-matching category.
• WeFunder: WeFunder is a Regulation Crowdfunding platform that enables startups to raise capital from a broad pool of investors online — overlapping Funded.com's mission of connecting entrepreneurs with capital sources through a web platform.
• SeedInvest: SeedInvest is a regulated startup investment platform that curates deals for accredited investors. It is a direct competitor to Funded.com for connecting quality startups with professional angel and VC capital.
• Fundable: Fundable is a startup fundraising platform offering both rewards-based crowdfunding and equity raises — directly comparable to Funded.com's entrepreneur funding profile and visibility services.
• Fundera: Fundera (a NerdWallet company) is a small business lending marketplace that matches borrowers with multiple lenders. It is highly comparable to Funded.com's Lender Match product, which similarly connects SMB borrowers with SBA and alternative lenders.
• Lendio: Lendio runs an online small business loan marketplace connecting borrowers with SBA loans, term loans, lines of credit, and more. Its lender-match model closely mirrors Funded.com's Lender Match SBA microloan program.
• LivePlan: LivePlan provides business plan writing software and services for entrepreneurs preparing investor-facing documentation. It competes directly with Funded.com's Business Plan Support add-on service line.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a broad professional networking platform where entrepreneurs and investors increasingly connect directly for funding conversations. It serves as a larger incumbent substitute for Funded.com's investor-network matchmaking capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fundeddotcom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/funded-com
• Xx.com/fundeddotcom

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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