Built to Fund the Businesses That Build America
BankShare was founded with a single mission — make fast, transparent business funding accessible to every entrepreneur, not just the ones with the right connections.
$200m+
Capital Funded
2,000+
Businesses Served
50+
Verified Lenders
24 hrs
Avg. Offer Time
From Unfundable to $200m+ Funded
BankShare started because two entrepreneurs couldn't get a straight answer from their bank. Five years later, we've built the platform we wish had existed when we needed it most.
In 2019, were running separate small businesses and hit the same wall: a 90-day wait from a regional bank, buried in paperwork, with no visibility into the outcome. They knew there had to be a better way.
Today, BankShare connects over 2,000 businesses with a network of 50+ verified lenders. Our AI-powered platform evaluates each business profile and matches it with lenders most likely to approve — dramatically cutting the time from application to offer.
We believe that capital should flow to the businesses that deserve it, not just the ones who know the right people or can afford the right advisor. That conviction is what drives us every day.
"Every business owner deserves the same access to capital that Fortune 500 companies take for granted. That's the problem we set out to solve."
— James Whitmore, CEO & Co-Founder
The People Behind BankShare
A team of former bankers, technologists, and entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes — and built the tools we wish we had.
James Whitmore
CEO & Co-Founder
Former Goldman Sachs associate turned entrepreneur. James built and sold two small businesses before co-founding BankShare to fix the funding gap he experienced firsthand.
LinkedIn ProfileSarah Chen
CTO & Co-Founder
MIT computer science graduate with a background in ML and fintech infrastructure. Sarah architected BankShare's AI-powered lender matching engine from the ground up.
LinkedIn ProfileMarcus Reynolds
Chief Risk Officer
15 years in commercial lending at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan. Marcus leads BankShare's lender vetting process and credit risk framework, ensuring every lender in the network meets our standards.
LinkedIn ProfileAmanda Foster
Head of Lending Operations
Former SBA loan officer with deep knowledge of government-backed programs. Amanda oversees the full application pipeline and ensures every borrower gets a fair review.
LinkedIn ProfileDavid Kim
VP of Business Development
Serial networker and fintech partnerships veteran. David built BankShare's lender network from 5 to 50+ partners over three years, negotiating the terms that benefit our borrowers.
LinkedIn ProfilePriya Sharma
Head of Customer Success
Customer experience leader passionate about helping small business owners navigate funding. Priya's team maintains BankShare's industry-leading 4.9-star borrower satisfaction rating.
LinkedIn ProfileWe're growing fast — join us
BankShare is hiring across engineering, lending, and customer success. Come help us democratize business funding.
Our Core Values
These aren't wall decorations. They're the principles that guide every decision we make — from product features to which lenders we accept.
Radical Transparency
We show you every rate, fee, and term upfront. No hidden costs, no bait-and-switch. You always know exactly what you're getting into.
Speed as a Feature
Time is your most valuable asset. We've engineered our entire platform — from application to offer — to move at the speed of business.
Borrower-First Always
We represent the borrower, not the lender. Every feature we build, every lender we add, is evaluated through the lens of what's best for you.
Equal Access
Geography, industry, and size shouldn't determine your access to capital. We've made it our mission to level the playing field for every business owner.
Lender Accountability
Every lender in our network is vetted, monitored, and held to strict standards. We remove lenders who don't live up to our borrowers' expectations.
Long-Term Partnership
We're not here for one transaction. We want to be the funding platform your business returns to as you grow — from startup capital to expansion and beyond.
Our Network
50+ Verified Lenders
Every lender audited & approved
Join The Many Customers Already Funded
Apply in under 10 minutes. No hard credit check. Receive personalized loan offers from our network of verified lenders within 24 hours.