Next Session Begins Sept 24!

Attention, Indy Business Owners:

Ready to grow?
Equity1821 is ready to help!

Learn more in our free, online course

Get straight talk from Equity1821 experts about how lenders evaluate business loan requests and guidance on preparing a successful application. Our team can help you decide if a business loan is right for you and provide assistance with the application process!

A stronger economy.
A stronger community.

One entrepreneur at a time.

Equity1821 is a Black-led loan fund that provides information, capital, & services to small business owners in the Indianapolis community.

Connect With Us

Email us at info@equity1821.org and we’ll get in touch.

We Meet Businesses Where They Are

Equity1821 will meet you on any of them.

There are many paths to business success.

At Equity1821, we know the paths to business success are as diverse and varied as the entrepreneurs who travel them. Whatever path you’re on, we’re here to help you take the next step. Want to hire additional staff? Expand to a new location? Purchase new equipment? Equity1821 can help! So the only question you really need to answer is:

Where do you want to go from here? 

Committed to our community

Equity1821 is a community-based lending institution. We are private financial institution that provides responsible, affordable lending in communities underserved by traditional banks. As a community based lending institution, Equity1821 is filling a crucial gap in our city’s financing system, creating a stronger economy and stronger communityone entrepreneur at a time

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