West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust + SBIR Match
Supports West Virginia small enterprises with Jobs Investment Trust and innovation matching resources.
The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (JIT) is a public venture capital fund established by the West Virginia Legislature in 1992 under W. Va. Code §12-7-1 et seq. Its statutory mandate is to develop, promote, and expand West Virginia's economy by making investment funds available to eligible businesses, stimulating economic growth, and creating or retaining jobs within the state. JIT invests in…
West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust provides equity-based minority venture capital investment to expanding West Virginia businesses, and administers the WVCAP program offering subordinated debt, collateral support, and seed co-investment.
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All grants from this funder →WVCAP Collateral Support
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Provides collateral enhancement to help West Virginia businesses secure conventional bank loans they otherwise cannot obtain.
WVCAP Seed Capital Co-Investment Fund
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Provides WVCAP seed co-investment for early West Virginia businesses through a state-supported equity framework.
WVCAP Subordinated Debt
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Provides WVCAP subordinated debt to West Virginia businesses when traditional lenders cannot meet their credit profile.
WVCAP Technical Assistance
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Offers WVCAP technical assistance with free advisory services to improve readiness for financing and operations.
WVJIT Direct Investment Program
🇺🇸WVJIT · United States
Invests through WVJIT Direct Investment in West Virginia businesses with convertible equity or subordinated debt.
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