FundsetaAlternative Funding Marketplace
Serving the U.S. & Canada

Small business funding when the bank says no.

In uncertain times, the right funding is survival. Check your path in two minutes — no obligation, no hard credit pull.

Fundseta is the alternative funding marketplace for owners the banks turn down. Bridge the week the bill is due and the week the customer pays — then choose a funding path instead of waiting on a single no.

U.S. and Canadian business owners checking what they may qualify for — no hard credit pull
What gap needs bridging?

Trucking

Fuel, tolls, insurance, and repairs leave the account the week the load moves. Broker pay still sits 30–45 days out — and tariffs tighten backhauls, parts cost, and unpaid wait time.

Solution

Revenue-based working capital sized on monthly deposits. It turns the next freight cycle into this week’s diesel, payroll, and repair cash so trucks stay on the road.

Construction

Materials and labour are paid up front. Draws and retainage land after the stage. Steel, wood, HVAC, and tools can carry higher landed cost on the same draw schedule.

Solution

Revenue-based working capital sized on deposits — not the job as collateral. It pays supplier invoices, payroll, and retainage now while you wait on the draw.

Restaurant

Inventory, shifts, and utilities run daily. Cards settle after close. Food, packaging, and equipment costs jumped while typical pre-tax margins of 3–5% (National Restaurant Association, 2023) leave almost no room to absorb the hit.

Solution

Revenue-based working capital on daily card-and-cash deposits. It covers weekly inventory, soft-week payroll, and equipment that cannot wait on a bank.

Auto repair

Parts and diagnostics leave the shop before the customer, warranty, or fleet payer settles. Auto parts already carry tariff exposure; warranty work is the slowest to pay.

Solution

Revenue-based working capital converts next month’s ticket volume into this week’s parts order, technician payroll, and equipment so the bay stays full.

Retail & e-commerce

Stock is paid before it sells. Higher landed cost locks more cash on the water and on the shelf for the same unit volume, and slower sell-through stretches the cycle.

Solution

Working capital either way: revenue-based (Path A) on steady deposits, or credit-based (Path B, U.S. only) when personal credit supports a larger inventory or pre-tariff buy.

Dental & medical

Supplies, lab bills, and rent are due now. Insurance and patient payments post weeks later. Imported chairs, instruments, and consumables carry a higher landed cost.

Solution

Revenue-based working capital on practice deposits covers supply and lab float, payroll during insurance adjudication, and equipment so cases stay on the schedule.

38% of small employer firms applied for a loan, credit line, or merchant cash advance Only 42% of financing applicants received the full amount they sought 77% cite rising costs or tariff costs as a financial challenge Source: Federal Reserve Banks, Small Business Credit Survey, 2026 Report on Employer Firms (2025 survey of U.S. small employer firms; published March 3, 2026).

Three steps. The site qualifies. Providers fund.

A two-minute browser check. A path. Then a provider application if you choose.

1
Owner answering a short business-funding check on a laptop

Check the file you have

Industry, country, goal, deposits, credit band. About two minutes. No hard pull. Answers stay in the browser.

2
Business owner checking which funding path may fit

See which path is open

Path A deposits, Path B 700+ credit (U.S. only), both, or neither. A path — not an approval.

3
Funds received in a business account after approval

Continue with a provider

Leave Fundseta only if a floor is met. They set amount, price, and timing.

$5M
Program ceiling
Same-day
Funding (not a promise)
No hard pull
Browser-only check
US + CA
Markets served

One check. Then the path that matches the file.

  • Two underwriting logics, not one bank yes-or-no
  • Deposits path for operators banking $35K+ a month
  • Credit path for U.S. founders with a 700+ file — including pre-revenue
  • No cost to check. No hard pull. No obligation.
$5M
program ceiling on the deposits path — not an offer from this page.
US + Canada Browser-only check Browser-only check

Business Funding Programs

Two marketplace paths. Flags show where each path is open. Amounts, floors, and documents below are what providers typically review — they decide approval and terms.

U.S.–Canada freight dock with a commercial invoice showing duty due before the customer pays
Path A · Revenue-based

Working Capital & Cash Advance

Typical rangeUp to $5M US · $500K CA

Sized on monthly business deposits — not collateral. Built for fuel, payroll, inventory, repairs, and tariff cash while customers still pay later.

Eligibility

  • United States and Canada
  • About $35,000+ average monthly deposits
  • Personal credit band around 550+

Documents typically requested

  • Last 3–4 months of business bank statements
  • Business and owner identification
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U.S. founder reviewing a personal credit packet and startup plan
Path B · Credit-based

Startup Business Credit

Typical range$50,000–$500,000

Growth and startup capital from a strong personal file. Can work pre-revenue. United States only.

Eligibility

  • United States only
  • Personal credit 700+ with about 6–8 years of history
  • $50,000+ personal income · DTI around 30% or less
  • No business revenue required

Documents typically requested

  • 3-bureau personal credit report
  • Last 2 years of personal tax returns
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Business Funding by Industry

Let’s close the lack of funding problem gap!

Trade tariffs can create cash cycle pressure across multiple industries.

Trucking — fuel and freight timing gap

Trucking

Fuel and tolls hit before freight payments clear. Match the pay cycle, not the invoice date.

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Construction crew on a job site

Construction

Materials and labour are paid up front. Receivables land after the job stage.

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Restaurant kitchen line

Restaurant

Inventory, shifts and utilities run daily. Customers pay after the close.

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Auto repair bay

Auto Repair

Parts and diagnostics come before the customer settles.

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Retail stockroom

Retail

Stock is paid before it sells. Sales cash follows foot traffic and promotions.

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Dental and medical practice hallway

Dental & Medical

Supplies, labs and rent are due before insurance and patient payments post.

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Canada Tariff Info
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Funding guides, by industry

Pick your industry, then jump to the plain-English guide that fits your cash gap. Checking your options is free and does not affect your credit.

All 16 guides, by situation View the guides hub →

Your bank said no

Cash flow & payroll

Need it fast or seasonal

Starting out

Not sure which fits? Compare the paths in about two minutes.Start business check!
2026 credit conditions and tariff cash-cycle pressure. United States: 38% of employer firms applied for new credit in 2025, 42% received the full amount, 56% prioritized operating expenses, 57% of small-bank applicants approved. Canada: 39% requested external financing, 20% requested debt, 97% debt-financing approval, 45% used financing for working capital. Lower tariff bar: US Section 338 50% on about $28B of Canadian goods (Aug 22, 2026); Canada matching surtax on $27.6B of US goods (Sept 8, 2026); CFIB median extra cost $65,000 a month for impacted firms. Sources: Federal Reserve 2026 Report on Employer Firms; ISED Credit Condition Trends 2015–2025; CFIB; Oxford Economics.
Common questions

Business funding FAQs: straight answers before you check.

What Fundseta is, which path fits, what the floors are, and what a provider — not this website — decides.

What does Fundseta actually do?

Fundseta is an independent referral marketplace. We do not lend, underwrite, or fund. A browser-only check shows whether a funding path appears open. If you continue, you apply with that provider. They decide.

What are the two funding paths?

Path A is revenue-based working capital and cash advance for U.S. and Canadian operators with about $35,000 in average monthly deposits and a credit band around 550+. Path B is U.S.-only startup business credit for owners with a 700+ personal file, including some pre-revenue firms. Floors are shown in the quiz result.

What are the minimum requirements?

Revenue-based: $35K+ monthly deposits, roughly 550+ credit, a business bank or credit union account, and recent statements (3 months most U.S. states, 4 in NY and CA, 6 in Canada). Credit-based: 700+ personal credit, $50K+ personal income, DTI at or under 30%, United States only. Providers can add conditions. Fundseta does not approve files.

Will this check pull my credit?

No. The homepage check runs in your browser. Answers are not sent to Fundseta from that tool. A provider may pull credit later, on their application, if you choose to continue.

How fast can funds arrive?

After a provider approves — not after this check — the deposits path can move within days (not a promise). The credit path is typically framed as about 48 hours after their approval. Neither timeline is a promise from this website.

Do you work with new businesses?

Yes, when the owner’s personal file supports Path B (700+, U.S.). Path A still needs the deposit floor. Time-in-business that is too short for a bank is often why owners are here.

What does it cost to check?

Nothing. There is no fee to use Fundseta. Providers set their own price if they fund you. Fundseta may receive a referral fee from a provider. That fee does not increase what you pay.

Which industries do you cover?

Desks exist for trucking, construction, restaurants, auto repair, retail and e-commerce, medical and dental, plus Canada Tariff Info. Other industries can still use the check. Some funding programs exclude ATM, currency exchange, and adult entertainment.

Start business check here!

See if you qualify for business funding — free, no hard pull.

Five questions. Answers stay in your browser. No hard pull. The result is a path — not an approval.

Question 1 of 5

What kind of business do you run?

This helps us match you with funding built for your industry.

  • Trucking / owner-operator Freight, hauling, fleet
  • Construction / contractor GC, sub, trades, builder
  • Restaurant / food service Dine-in, QSR, cafe, catering
  • Auto repair & service Mechanic, body shop, service center
  • Retail / e-commerce Storefront, online store, product sales
  • Medical, dental & professional Doctor, dentist, attorney, accountant
  • Another industry Anything else
Question 2 of 5

Where is your business based?

Choose which region your business is located.

  • United States
  • Canada
Question 3 of 5

What are you trying to do?

Your goal points us toward the right type of capital.

  • Cover costs / payroll / cash flow now Fast working capital
  • Grow, expand, or launch Larger growth funding
  • Buy inventory or equipment Either route may fit
Question 4 of 5

Roughly how much does the business deposit each month?

Revenue-based funding is sized from your monthly deposits.

  • $35,000 / month or more
  • Under $35,000 / month
  • We're pre-revenue / brand new
Question 5 of 5

How would you describe your personal credit?

Strong personal credit can unlock larger growth funding (U.S. only).

  • Excellent — 700+
  • Fair — roughly 550–699
  • Below 550 / not sure
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Real outcomes

Check your path with Fundseta!

When the bank said no, the right alternative funding kept the lights on, made payroll, and funded the next move. Fundseta points you to that path.