Los Angeles Business Funding

Start-Up Business Loans in Los Angeles, CA

Ignite your idea's rocket boosters with up to $500,000
+ $20,000 in free digital marketing services  

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Written by:
Corey Showers
Funding Specialist
Edited by:
Matt Labowski
Lead Editor
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Aim for the Stars

Start Your New Business Right

The joy of starting a business is one of life's greatest thrills, but lack of funding can crush your dreams. With a start-up business loan in Los Angeles, CA, and the right support team, the sky is not the limit—it's just the beginning.

2-Minute Online App
Dedicated Specialist
Multiple Funding Options
No Impact on Credit to Apply
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No Collateral? No Problem!

No need to pledge your spaceship—our unsecured loans are designed to let you focus on launching, not stressing.

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Terms up to 10 Years

From liftoff to cruising altitude, our repayment options stretch up to 10 years, giving your business room to grow.

Funding at Light Speed2

Need funds fast? We’ll deliver in record time—because the universe waits for no entrepreneur.

Like Jet Fuel for California Start-Ups

Los Angeles Business Loan Options

StartCap is your launch partner, offering funding and services to help your business soar. Explore our solutions and get ready for lift-off!

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From idea to orbit, we've got you covered.

No matter where you're at in your journey, we have options to help you get to the next level.

Idea-Stage

Got a brilliant idea and ready to launch? We’ll help you get registered with your state and secure the funding you need to take off.

Early-Stage

Lifting off can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to give your new venture the boost it needs to soar.

Well-Established

Keep operations running seamlessly with the right funding for vendors, inventory, payroll—whatever your business needs to stay on course.

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Top Tier; Very Cutesy; Very Demure

+ 3-Months of Free Digital Marketing

For a limited time, our expert in-house marketing team is offering 3 months of premium marketing services—valued at $20,000—to help drive leads and sales for your start-up, whether you're in Los Angeles or nationwide.

Here's a truck load of stuff to get kicked off

Domain Name
Custom Website
Logo Design
Google Ads Management
Social Media Management
GMB Setup & Optimization
Professional SEO
Web Hosting

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Los Angeles County

Find Start-Up Business Loans
Near Los Angeles, CA

StartCap proudly supports businesses in Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County. Explore nearby cities we serve and let’s launch your dreams into reality! From East Los Angeles to South Gate and beyond, we've got you covered.

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Start-Up Loan FAQ's

  Are there any local lenders in Los Angeles that offer start-up loans?

Los Angeles, home to Hollywood and endless innovation, presents a challenging arena for entrepreneurs seeking startup business funding. Traditional local lenders often require extensive documentation, stellar credit scores, and complex financial projections that make securing loans feel like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded.

Here are a few local suggestions:
  • First Republic Bank at Wilshire Blvd & Rodeo Dr
  • Wells Fargo at Olympic Blvd & Westwood
  • Pacific Western Bank at Santa Monica Blvd & Sepulveda
  • California Bank of Commerce at Ventura Blvd & Cahuenga

StartCap understands the entrepreneurial spirit coursing through Southern California's business ecosystem. We've simplified the startup loan process, eliminating mountains of paperwork and focusing on your business potential. Why waste time jumping through endless hoops when your dream deserves a straightforward path to funding? Let's just say our approach is smoother than a freshly waxed surfboard cruising Pacific Coast Highway.

Note: StartCap is not associated with the above lenders in any way. Contact your local branch for the most accurate information & minimum requirements.

Interest rates for start-up business loans in Los Angeles, can vary widely based on the lender, loan type, and your personal credit profile. Traditional banks typically offer rates between 6% to 12% for well-qualified borrowers, though approval can be strict. SBA loans in Los Angeles, which are popular for new businesses, generally have rates ranging from 7% to 13%, depending on the loan program. Alternative and online lenders may have higher rates, often between 6% to 30%, as they take on more risk, offer more flexible requirements, and time to funding is much faster. Alternatively, many business & personal credit cards have introductory rates starting at 0% for up to 2 years.

No, not always—it depends on the type of loan you're applying for. Some funding options require business registration, while others focus on personal credit, income, or assets instead. If your business isn’t registered yet, don’t worry! We can either guide you through the registration process or explore funding alternatives that don’t require it.

Yes, Los Angeles, CA offers several localized startup grant opportunities for emerging businesses. The LA County Development Authority provides microenterprise funding up to $10,000 for qualifying small business owners, focusing on minority and women-owned enterprises in underserved communities.

Additional grant sources include the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), which supports green technology entrepreneurs with financial resources and mentorship programs. The Los Angeles Business Source Center offers competitive grant competitions and technical assistance for startups across diverse industry sectors, supporting innovative California business development.

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