Brightpoint Brightpoint 
The Brightpoint Development Fund provides affordable loans and business development services for small business owners looking to grow and entrepreneurs just starting out.
Who We Are
Founded in 2011, we are a nonprofit lender serving northeast Indiana. As a:
We provide alternative financing for those who may not qualify for traditional bank loans due to:
How We Help
Beyond financing, we offer business development services to support:
How It Works
Our goal is simple: to equip you with the knowledge and skills to grow and sustain your business.
At Brightpoint Development Fund, we go beyond just financing—we invest in your success. Every borrower participates in our technical assistance program, designed to build essential business skills based on individual needs.
Small Business Microloans
Designed for start-ups and early-stage businesses, microloans help entrepreneurs move from a hobby or part-time venture to a full-time business.
Loan Terms:
Small Business Loans
For new or growing businesses, these loans provide capital to expand operations, scale, or reach new milestones.
Loan Terms:
Application and Loan Fees
At least 18 years old
A U.S. citizen or lawful resident. Lawful residents include individuals with Permanent or Conditional Resident status (Green Card), Authorizations to Stay, Asylum, or Visas, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready to apply? Follow these steps to navigate the loan application process smoothly.
Please Note: This questionnaire is just an outline of Brightpoint Development Fund’s eligibility criteria and other requirements. It has been generalized and does not necessarily detail all criteria and requirements. Brightpoint reserves the right to deny a loan application for any reason legally allowed and to change any criteria and requirements at any time.
The common Brightpoint borrower is someone who has trouble accessing traditional financing because of past credit issues, limited collateral, not enough business history, limited owners’ equity in a project, or various other reasons. While a borrower may be lacking in some of these areas, Brightpoint will examine a borrower’s character, industry experience, and business plan when looking at a loan application.
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Indiana Small Business Development Center
Northeast Indiana Innovation Center
Fort Wayne Community Development Corporation
Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association
Call (260) 399-4108 or fill out the contact form and someone will get back to you within two business days.
Contact UsBenefits to Financial Institutions
We offer financial institutions a place to send business owners turned down for a loan while keeping them as customers. Brightpoint will also send the financial institution a report about the technical assistance provided, and capital lent to their customers. To find out more, contact us.
Title VI and Section 504 Notice of Protections Against Discrimination
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. You can file a complaint of discrimination with the Department, by mail to U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 or by email to crcomplaints@treasury.gov.