Financial Institution

Thread Capital

At Thread Capital, we believe everyone in North Carolina who has a viable idea for a business that they want to start to grow, should have the resources they need to thrive. Our mission is to provide capital, coaching, and connections to small businesses who have traditionally had challenges accessing resources.

As a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), our specific focus is on small businesses that are owned by people of color, women, low-income individuals, and rural-based individuals. We are committed to creating a more robust, inclusive ecosystem, crafting a new era of entrepreneurship across the state of North Carolina, one that gives everyone an opportunity to achieve their small business dreams.

Size of Loan for Small Businesses

  • Minimum: $500
  • Maximum: $50,000 (Startups)
  • Existing Businesses: $100,000
  • Disaster Recovery: $250,000

Specifically Targeted Programs by Business Demographic

  • Minority-owned business
  • Rural (underutilized zone or tier 1 county)
  • Veteran-owned business
  • Woman-owned business
  • Low-income business owners and geographies

Purpose Loans for Small Businesses

  • Buy a Business
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Operating Capital
  • Purchase a Building
  • Purchase Equipment/Machinery
  • Purchase Inventory
  • Start-up Funding

Type of Loans Offered

  • Commercial Loan

Bank Service Area (By County)

  • All North Carolina Counties

Bank Physical Location (By County)

  • Wake

Specifically Targeted Programs by Industry

  • 11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
  • 23 - Construction
  • 31 - Manufacturing
  • 42 - Wholesale Trade
  • 44 - Retail Trade
  • 48 - Transportation and Warehousing
  • 51 - Information
  • 54 - Professional, Scientific, Technical Services
  • 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 56 - Administrative and Support
  • 61 - Educational Services
  • 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 72 - Accommodation and Food Services
  • 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration)

Specifically Targeted Programs by Business Demographic

  • Minority-owned business
  • Rural (underutilized zone or tier 1 county)
  • Veteran-owned business
  • Woman-owned business

Point of Contact

JaLisha Richmond

Director of Lending