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Navigating Business Growth in the Southeast: A Strategic Guide to Alternative Financing Solutions in 2025
In today's dynamic economic landscape, businesses across the Southeast face unique challenges when seeking capital for growth and expansion. Traditional financing options often fail to meet the immediate needs of growing companies, especially those with unique...
Why Equipment Leasing Is Beneficial For Charleston, SC Businesses
Why Equipment Leasing is a Smart Choice for Charleston Businesses Business owners always look for cost-effective ways to equip their companies with the necessary tools and machinery to succeed. One of the most popular and beneficial solutions is equipment leasing....
How SouthStar’s Purchase Order Financing Empowered a North Carolina Startup to Fulfill Its First Major Government Contract
Starting a new business often involves overcoming significant financial hurdles, particularly when fulfilling large contracts. Managing cash flow while meeting contractual obligations can be daunting for many new ventures. Purchase Order (P/O) financing can be a...
How DIP Financing Helps Companies Navigate Bankruptcy and Restructuring
For businesses facing financial distress, filing for bankruptcy can be a challenging but necessary step toward recovery. When a company enters bankruptcy proceedings, it often needs immediate financial support to continue operations and restructure its debts. This is...
Asset-Based Lending: A Smart Financing Solution for Businesses
Your business needs extra power to reach new horizons in this ever-changing market. That's where asset-based lending (ABL) comes in. It is a smart strategy that helps you thrive in a market. Instead of letting your valuable assets sit idle in the hold, you can use...
How Outstanding Invoices Can Slow Down Your Manufacturing Business
In the manufacturing industry, growth often brings new challenges, particularly with cash flow. As manufacturers take on larger orders and expand their operations, they may encounter delayed customer payments that can stall production and strain supplier...
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SouthStar Funds $2M Factoring Facility for Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Charleston, SC - SouthStar Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the deploy of a $2 million invoice factoring facility for a Charlotte-based manufacturer of industrial battery handling systems. Serving several Fortune 500 companies nationwide, the business was in search...
SouthStar Capital, LLC Funds $2MM Facility for Expanding Lighting Solutions Company
Charleston, SC - SouthStar Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the deploy of a $2 million invoice factoring facility for a Charlotte-based manufacturer of industrial battery handling systems. Serving several Fortune 500 companies nationwide, the business was in search...
SouthStar Capital Funds A/R Facility for Growing West Coast Construction Firm
Charleston, SC - As the company rapidly expanded operations—particularly in water, storm, and sewer utility upgrades, as well as generator substation renovations—it needed faster access to working capital to support growth. With projected sales increasing from $1.66...
SouthStar Capital Provides $750,000 Accounts Receivable Facility to Pennsylvania-Based Manufacturer
Charleston, SC - SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the funding of a $750,000 A/R Facility for a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer specializing in smart electrical technology systems. The company, experiencing cash flow challenges due to delayed customer payments...
SouthStar Capital Provides $4 Million Invoice Factoring Facility to Boost Second-Generation Manufacturing Company
Charleston, SC - SouthStar Capital recently provided a $4 million Accounts Receivable (A/R) facility to a second-generation, family-run manufacturing company that serves industries such as aggregate, sawmill, and asphalt since the 1980s, the company has built a strong...
SouthStar Capital Provides $500,000 A/R Financing Facility to Maryland Construction Company
A Texas-based construction company acquired in September 2023 by an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience is primed for significant expansion. Specializing in general contracting for industrial, commercial, and some residential projects, the company...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's your interest rate?
We charge a fee for our services based on the number of days outstanding. Please contact a SouthStar representative to discuss your specific working capital needs.
Can you finance my purchase order?
Can we still get funding if we have a challenged credit history and a troubled balance sheet?
My company has been turned down by multiple banks and we are running out of options, would SouthStar be able to fund?
We take a non-traditional approach to funding. Unlike many lenders, we DO NOT base our decision to finance on your credit history, years in business, or your balance sheet.
We are growing faster than our bank is comfortable with, does SouthStar have a limit on funding?
We were awarded a larger project than we can financially handle, can SouthStar help with this?
How long is the funding process at SouthStar Capital?
Our application process is fast and easy, with same-day approval. Initial funding is provided within 2-5 days and any funding thereafter is sent within 24 hours of your request.
Our company is new to business, would this be a challenge to get funding?
Our customers have been slow in making payments. Could this be considered a valid reason to seek funding from SouthStar?
If my company is behind on taxes, would we still be able to get funding from SouthStar?
Could SouthStar assist with my company's payroll payment issues?
Do I need to give up any equity in my company to receive funding?
Do I have to factor all of my invoices?
No, you can pick the customer and invoices you would like to factor.
Where does my customer send payment to?
Your customers will receive a Notice of Assignment (NOA) and will update payment remittance to a SouthStar lockbox.
Does factoring show a sign of weakness to my customers?
What type of industries do you finance?
SouthStar finances a wide range of industries as long as the business sells a service or a product on terms to another business.
Can you provide financing to my company based on a government purchase order or contract award?
When will I get the money to pay my vendor?
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SouthStar Capital has played a pivotal role in the success of my staffing agency. Their unwavering support in providing the necessary working capital has empowered us to stand toe-to-toe with industry giants, enabling us to pursue contracts with unwavering confidence to deliver on our commitments.
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The entire team is committed to communicating throughout the entire application, underwriting & funding process. The funding User Interface is simplified to expedite the transfer of funds, review previous transactions, and download reports for accounting purposes.
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I have had a great experience working with SouthStar. I'm a government contractor and they positively impact my business and cashflow. Brian was my first point of contact and he has been knowledgeable and diligent. Now, David is my account manager and the experience is still great!
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