Owners Circle

Owners Circle, initially launched in 2014 under the names Local Lift and Equity Endeavor, was a fintech company based in Berkeley, CA, USA. The company participated in Y Combinator’s S14 batch and focused on the credit and lending sub-industry. Owners Circle offered a platform designed to assist small businesses in identifying, comparing, and applying for various financial products, including SBA Term Loans, Bank Term Loans, Alternative Term Loans, and Asset-based Loans. The platform targeted small businesses seeking financing from local banks and alternative lenders, aiming to streamline the process of searching and applying for loans. Additionally, Owners Circle provided free access to funding consultants to further aid business owners. Despite its innovative approach, marketed as a Kickstarter for local businesses, the company had a small team of two and is currently listed as inactive.