$2 Billion Invested in Rhode Island and New England Businesses
Financing Solutions for Growing
Rhode Island Businesses
Customized capital from $100,000 to $10 million. Bridging the gap between traditional bank financing and what your business actually needs to grow.
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
RI Capital is an affiliate of BDC Capital, the oldest business development corporation in the United States. For more than 70 years, we have partnered with banks, credit unions, and investors to provide gap financing and investment capital for Rhode Island businesses that have outgrown conventional bank lending, building packages that fill the space between what a bank offers and what your business needs.
$2B+
invested in New England businesses
70+
years of lending experience
Nearly 40
financial institutions funded by
HQ
in Providence, RI
Our Programs

Results-driven financing

Asset-Based Lines of Credit

Up to $10 million secured by accounts receivable and inventory. Working capital flexibility when conventional lines run short.

Term Loans

$500,000 to $10 million for working capital, equipment, real estate, acquisitions, and debt restructuring. Senior or secondary debt structures.

Mezzanine Investment

$1 million to $7 million for growth, acquisitions, and ownership transitions. Subordinated capital without giving up control.

RI CAP and SSBCI

State-backed credit enhancement and loan participations for Rhode Island businesses. Up to $750,000 in RI CAP guarantees and $3 million in SSBCI participations.

WHY RI CAPITAL

More than
just a lender

Private and Flexible

We are not regulated like a bank, which lets us underwrite to your situation rather than a rigid box. Higher advance rates, longer terms, and creative structures are on the table.

Local Decision-Making

Decisions are made in Providence and across New England by people who know the regional market. No corporate queue, no out-of-state committee.

Complex Situations Welcome

Collateral shortfalls, uneven earnings, rapid growth, classified loans, workouts. The deals other lenders pass on are often the deals we are built for.

Partner Network

Nearly 40 financial institutions fund RI Capital and many more partner with us on deals. We coordinate with your bank rather than replace it.

Empowering Rhode Island businesses to reach their full potential

Whether you are scaling, acquiring, restructuring, or simply running into a financing wall that your bank cannot solve alone, RI Capital builds a plan around your business. Our team works alongside you and your existing lenders to make sure the financing fits.

About Us
About Us
Testimonial

“At RI Capital, we are more than a lender. We are a partner invested in your success. For over 70 years, our family of companies has helped Rhode Island and New England businesses bridge their capital gaps with creative solutions and real care for the communities we serve.”

- Paul F. Flynn, Jr. | President and CEO, RI Capital and BDC Capital
Paul F. Flynn, Jr.
President and CEO, RI Capital
Testimonial

“RI Capital helped us secure the financing we needed when our bank couldn’t make it work. They found a creative structure and moved quickly. We would not have closed without them.”

Rhode Island Business Owner
Manufacturing, Rhode Island
Testimonial

“The team at RI Capital understood our business from the first conversation. The process was straightforward, and the financing gave us the runway to grow the way we had planned.”

Rhode Island Business Owner
Distribution, Rhode Island
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCING SOLUTIONS

Driving sustained business growth across Rhode Island

Asset-Based Lines of Credit

Revolving credit up to $10 million secured by accounts receivable and inventory.

Term Loans

$500,000 to $10 million for working capital, equipment, real estate, acquisitions, and restructuring.

Mezzanine Investment

$1 million to $7 million in subordinated capital for growth, buyouts, and ownership transitions.

SBA 504 Term Loans

Long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and major equipment through our 504 affiliate, CDC New England.

Rhode Island Capital Access Program

Cash collateral guarantees up to $750,000 to help banks and credit unions write more small business loans.

Rhode Island SSBCI Loan Participations

$100,000 to $3 million in loan participations for Rhode Island businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of financing does RI Capital offer?

Asset-based lines of credit from $500,000 to $10 million, term loans from $500,000 to $10 million, mezzanine investment from $1 million to $7 million, SBA 504 term loans through CDC New England, the Rhode Island Capital Access Program, and the Rhode Island SSBCI Loan Participation Program.

How is RI Capital different from a bank?

We are a private business development corporation, not a regulated bank. That lets us underwrite flexibly, take on complex credits, and structure deals around your actual cash flow and collateral rather than a one-size-fits-all box.

Who is RI Capital for?

Rhode Island businesses that need gap financing beyond what a conventional bank can offer. That includes companies with rapid growth, collateral shortfalls, uneven earnings, classified loans, or financing needs that simply do not fit a standard bank product.

How does RI Capital work with my existing bank?

We participate with your bank or structure standalone financing alongside it. Your bank can keep treasury services, deposits, and the primary relationship while we provide the gap piece. Bankers regularly refer their best customers to us.

What sizes are RI Capital loans and investments?

Loans typically range from $100,000 to $10 million depending on the program. SSBCI participations go up to $3 million. RI CAP guarantees go up to $750,000. Mezzanine investments range from $1 million to $7 million.

How quickly can RI Capital make a decision?

With more than 70 years of experience and local decision-making, we move efficiently. Timing varies with deal complexity, but our team prioritizes responsiveness and works to your business timeline.

Not sure which program fits?

Our business development officers are a phone call away to guide you through the options.