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NH BFA Early Stage Capital

NH BFA Early Stage Capital

Invests in New Hampshire startups through partner funds focused on growth-stage innovation.

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The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Early Stage Capital program deploys equity investment into New Hampshire startups through three partner funds rather than direct BFA disbursement. The three vehicles are: the Granite Fund, a public-private partnership in which BFA contributed $4.5 million alongside $20 million in private sector capital — this fund is fully invested and closed to new com…

What this grant funds

Equity capital for New Hampshire startups deployed through three partner funds — Vox Health Fund (life sciences and digital health), Millworks Fund II (angel network via accelerators), and the fully invested Granite Fund.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nhbfa.com