Pursuit Lending Small Business Loans

We have more than 15 loan programs that can help you achieve them. From start-up and working capital loans to commercial real estate financing, Pursuit has what you need to fund your ambition. At Pursuit, our mission is simple: to provide businesses with affordable loans and resources so that they can reach higher, transform and grow. This transformation may start with an individual borrower, but ultimately extends into the broader community, taking shape as new employment opportunities, economic development, and positive change.

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

STEP grant from the SBA runs from October 2019 through September 2020. Through this grant, Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has created an Export General Assistance Fund (GAF) to increase the number of eligible small businesses (ESBCs) that export, increase the value of exports by ESBCs and increase the number of ESBCs exploring significant new trade opportunities

All applications are due no later than September 15, 2022

SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer)

seCTer's small business lending program can help small to medium-sized businesses expand, upgrade machinery and equipment, and/or relocate to our region. This program helps businesses grow, including businesses that are part of our thriving arts and cultural ecosystem. seCTer provides loans to businesses that are not quite bank ready, providing them the capital to grow and succeed.

HEDCO - The Partnership Loan Program for Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses in New Haven, Ansonia and Derby

A qualifying small business may apply for a four percent term loan for up to $25,000. This $1.5 million program will be initially allocated to minority-owned and women-owned small businesses based in New Haven and to minority-owned and women-owned businesses located in the Valley.