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WINDHAM INVESTMENT FUND (WIF)

Introducing the Windham Investment Fund—flexible capital for businesses like yours that need funding to achieve significant growth and innovation.

The Power of Patient Capital

Business growth takes time. That is why the Windham Investment Fund offers patient capital, giving you the breathing room needed to achieve your business milestones without rushing to meet immediate financial obligations. The goal is to accelerate your growth by keeping your working capital available for innovation and expansion, rather than diverting it to early debt service.

  • Focus on growth, not servicing debt
  • Adaptable financing solutions
  • Fuel for expansion

Does my business qualify?

You must be a business owner who meets the following criteria:

  •  A business located in Windham County, Vermont, in good standing with the state.
  • At least one employee other than yourself.
  • A track record of proven financial growth.
  • A plan for projected growth within the next two years, measured by either revenue or employment increases.
  • A ready plan that clearly demonstrates your value and growth potential.

Applicants must be able to provide financial, proforma-based evidence that the investment in their business will lead to growth, modernization and/or development.

The Windham Investment Fund supports businesses at various stages of growth via unique funding options such as royalty financing, interest-only loans, equity investments, or preferred equity arrangements.  Some of the possible uses include:

  • Fostering Local Innovation: Giving entrepreneurs the resources they need to develop and scale cutting-edge solutions.
  • Enhancing Economic Resilience: Catalyzing the growth of enterprises that actively contribute to the development, integration, and expansion of local markets and industries.
  • Financing for Succession: Helping Windham-region businesses (especially high-wage and growth-focused employers) ensure local ownership and control during succession, reducing the need for external equity investments and avoiding closures.

What can I use it for?

Although not limited to these, investments 
can be made for:

Product | Service Development

(e.g., R&D, Sales Dept. Expansion, Certification)

Machinery | Equipment Acquisition

...that leads to modernization or product expansion.

Gap Acquisition | Land or Building Construction

(New, Renovation, Improvements, etc.)

Business Transitions to New Ownership

...retain local business ownership with 
local investment

Interested in learning more? We are excited to hear from you!

For more information or application details, please reach out to Dani Delaini.

Please Note: The following are not eligible uses of the Windham Investment Fund: Passive Income | Lobbying | Lending | Gambling | Crypto currencies | Purchase of alcohol or alcoholcontaining products | Cultivation, processing, or handling of hemp/CBD/cannabis | All activities prohibited by Federal or State governments.

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