NYC Funds Finder

Expanding Access to Capital Through Scalable Digital Infrastructure

To help small businesses navigate a fragmented funding ecosystem, the NYC Department of Small Business Services partnered with Next Street to launch NYC Funds Finder—a centralized platform connecting entrepreneurs to capital, advisors, and business support resources.

Built on Next Street's Small Business Resource Platform, NYC Funds Finder streamlined access to funding opportunities while improving coordination across New York City's small business support ecosystem.

Our Approach

• Built a centralized platform for funding and business support

• Connected entrepreneurs to trusted capital providers and advisors

• Expanded access to one-on-one financing assistance

• Improved capital readiness through resources and technical support

Results

• 13,000+ small businesses connected to capital and advisors

• Nearly $4M in capital facilitated

• 3,000+ one-on-one advisory sessions scheduled

• 72% of financing recipients identified as BIPOC

• 52% of financing recipients identified as women

Next Street Solution 

• Small Business Resource Platform: A centralized platform that connects, engages, and supports small businesses through a unified digital experience, driving participation, improving outcomes, and enabling scalable growth. See how the platform works.

The Impact

Created a scalable system that expanded access to capital, improved engagement, and strengthened economic outcomes for small businesses across New York City.