Industry funding

Stock the shelves before the rush.

Retail lives and dies by inventory timing. We fund the buy-in ahead of your busy season and the expansion that follows — with repayment that tracks your sales.

01 / Challenges

The funding challenges retailers face.

Retailers must buy inventory months ahead of the sales that pay for it, while juggling seasonal swings and tight margins.

Inventory ahead of sales

Holiday and seasonal stock must be purchased and paid for long before it sells through.

Sharp seasonal peaks

A huge share of annual revenue can land in a few weeks, straining the cash that funds it.

Expansion capital

New locations, fixtures, and build-outs require investment ahead of returns.

Card-heavy revenue

Most sales run through cards, which both enables and complicates traditional financing.



03 / In practice

Retail by the numbers.

Q4
can drive a large share of annual retail revenue
Same day
funding to stock up before a sale event
% of sales
repayment that flexes with daily card volume

Common ways retailers put capital to work

  • Buying seasonal inventory ahead of peak demand
  • Opening a new location or pop-up
  • Upgrading fixtures, displays, and POS systems
  • Funding a marketing campaign around a launch

Testimonial

We use our Meridian advance every fall to load up for the holidays. Repayment scales with sales, so a slow January never feels like a cliff. It's funding that finally fits retail.
Hannah Bell
Founder, North Loop Mercantile

04 / Eligibility

Do you qualify?

Most retailers that meet these baselines can get funded. If you're close, apply anyway — we read the whole business.

  • 6+ months in business under current ownership
  • $15,000+ in average monthly revenue
  • 500+ personal credit score
  • A U.S.-based business with an active business bank account
Strong card-sales volume can outweigh a thin credit file. Consistent daily revenue is often your best qualifier here.

Built for retailers

Be stocked and ready.

Apply in five minutes and get matched with an advisor who understands retail cycles.