Entrepreneur Fund

About Us

The Entrepreneur Fund (EFund) is your partner for business growth.
Whether you’re launching, expanding, or transitioning your business, EFund provides the capital, expertise, and programs you need to move your business forward and reach your goals.

Small Business Loans:
As a mission-based lender, and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we offer accessible financing designed to fit your business needs and goals. Loan options range from $1,000 to $750,000 and include SBA Microloans, SBA 7(a), gap financing, specialized loans for local food producers and grocers and more.

Strategic Advising:
EFund pairs lending with one-on-one advising at no or low cost. Our team of advisors and regional experts help you strengthen financial management, strategic planning, marketing, operations, and more—all tailored to your unique business.

Growth Programs:
Be Strategic: Grow Your Business - A six-week cohort to help owners shift from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic growth, resulting in a customized action plan.
Profit Mastery - An immersive two-day workshop that builds financial confidence and skills to make sound business decisions.

Our Mission:
To advance community economic development in rural and underserved communities. We work to achieve this by actively partnering with entrepreneurs to stimulate the growth of successful businesses.

Since 1989, our team has provided accessible capital and strategic advising to our region’s small business owners because when we invest in them, we also invest in the economic growth and resilience of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.