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Invoice Factoring Solution Strengthens Cash Flow for Expanding IT and Fuel Reseller
The Situation: In 2025, a growing services company operating in both the IT and energy sectors was experiencing rapid expansion. Originally founded as an IT services provider, the business had strategically diversified into fuel reselling to meet rising demand. This...
$750,000 A/R Facility Secures Growth Path for Charlotte-Based Drilling Start-Up
The Situation: In 2025, a husband-and-wife team based in Charlotte, NC launched a Directional Drilling company specializing in fiber optic directional drilling. While the business itself was newly established, both founders brought extensive industry knowledge and...
How a $250K Accounts Receivable Facility Enabled a New Staffing Agency to Launch Strong, Maintain Payroll, and Expand Into Major Markets
The Situation: In early 2025, a newly established temporary staffing agency began operations in multiple markets. Although the business was new, the founders brought several years of proven industry experience and had already secured initial client relationships. The...
Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Surge 78%- Here’s How DIP Financing Can Help Businesses Regain Control
Bankruptcy filings across the U.S. are rising at a pace not seen in years. According to new data from Epiq AACER, commercial Chapter 11 filings jumped to 911 in July 2025, a 78% increase from July 2024’s 512 filings. In total, commercial bankruptcies reached 2,997 for...
What is a UCC Filing?
A UCC filing—short for Uniform Commercial Code filing—is a public legal document that a lender files to claim a security interest in a borrower's assets. Think of it as a formal way for a lender to say, “We’ve financed this business, and we have a legal claim on...
Tariffs Are Rising and So Are Urgent Funding Needs – How Alternative Financing is Helping Businesses Navigate Disruption
When Tariffs Squeeze Cash Flow, SouthStar Delivers Real Relief In today’s volatile trade landscape, tariffs are more than a policy issue, they’re a financial crisis for many small and mid-sized enterprises. These unexpected cost increases, coupled with supply chain...
SouthStar Advantage
Our Core Beliefs
Urgency – We ensure approval and funding in days, not weeks.
Integrity – Dedicated to transparency and accuracy in every aspect of our service.
Flexibility – A private capital partner that embraces a big-picture perspective.
Relationship – Collaborate directly with the decision-makers on your account.
SouthStar Capital News
SouthStar Capital Supports Growth for Local Landscaping Company with Accounts Receivable Financing
Charleston, SC- SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the recent closing of an Accounts Receivable Financing facility for a Southeast-based commercial landscaping and maintenance company serving government, multifamily, retail, and commercial property customers...
SouthStar Capital Closes $750,000 Combined Purchase Order and Accounts Receivable Financing Facility for California-Based Consumer Products Company
California, USA- SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $750,000 combined Purchase Order (P/O) and Accounts Receivable financing facility for a California-based consumer products company specializing in the development and distribution of branded...
SouthStar Capital Provides $1.5MM Hybrid ABL Facility to Support Equipment Leasing Platform Expansion
Dallas, Texas- SouthStar Capital announces the deployment of a $1.5 million Asset-Based Lending facility, including equipment financing, for a multi-entity business operating within the equipment leasing and professional services sectors. The borrower, part of a...
Southstar Capital Delivers $3 Million Purchase Order and A/R Facility for Charlotte-Based Critical Power Provider
Charlotte, NC- SouthStar Capital announces the closing of a $3 Million combined Purchase Order and Accounts Receivable financing facility for a Charlotte-based provider of critical power solutions. The company, an established supplier of uninterrupted power equipment...
SouthStar Capital Closes $650,000 Working Capital Facility for Local Lowcountry HVAC Company
Charleston, SC- SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $650,000 Invoice Factoring facility for a Lowcountry-based HVAC and commercial refrigeration company serving commercial customers throughout the Southeast. The South Carolina-based business...
SouthStar Capital Fuels Growth for North Carolina Telecom Infrastructure Contractor
North Carolina, USA- SouthStar Capital is pleased to announce the closing of a $750,000 Invoice Factoring facility for a North Carolina-based construction company specializing in fiber optic directional drilling. The company supports telecommunications infrastructure...
SouthStar Advantage
Our Core Beliefs
Teamwork – Together, we can achieve great things when we share a common goal.
Optimism – Every future holds new opportunities waiting to be explored.
Experience – Leveraging accurate information and proven techniques leads to success.
Creativity – Hard work and experience combine to tackle challenges with innovative solutions.
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?
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.
Albert Williams
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.
David Hill
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!
Steve Kamguia