Funding you do not pay back
Lendora sets aside a portion of net revenue each year for grants to technology startups and small businesses across the United States. Awards are decided by a review committee on a published rubric, and every applicant receives written feedback.
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Tech Launch Grant
Awards of $50K to $2M
Non dilutive funding for early stage technology startups building across the globe.
Main Street Growth Grant
Awards of $50K to $1M
Support for established neighbourhood businesses investing in staff, space or systems.
Women Founders Fund
Awards of $100K to $3M
Capital and mentoring for companies with at least one woman in a founding role.
Climate and Energy Seed Grant
Awards of $250K to $10M
For hardware and software teams reducing energy use in buildings, logistics and manufacturing.
The rubric the committee scores against
Clarity of the problem
Who has the problem, how often, and what it costs them today.
Evidence of traction
Customers, pilots, letters of intent, revenue or a waiting list.
Use of the award
A specific plan with milestones the committee can check against.
Team and follow through
Why this team ships this thing, and what happens after the money.
What happens after an award
- Half the award is paid on acceptance, straight into your Lendora account
- A short milestone note is due at three months
- The second half is released once the milestone is evidenced
- A six month report closes the file, and recipients keep advisory access