The fund gives accredited investors the opportunity to participate in small business financing through Homegrown – Groundfloor’s small business partner
atlanta, 8 June 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ground floorThe private markets investment and lending platform today announced the launch of its SMB Growth Fund, marking the beginning of its new SMB finance vertical. Through the SMB Growth Fund, accredited investors and qualified buyers gain access to an institutional-caliber small business finance opportunity that is typically unavailable to individual investors. The offering window opens on June 8, 2026 and closes on July 10, 2026.
New offering gives investors access to Neighborhood Network Expansion Fund Native – Groundfloor’s partner in small-business finance. The capital will be deployed into proven, multi-unit brick-and-mortar operators, supported by one of the country’s leading small-business financial services platforms. The fund follows the recent launch of Groundfloor’s consumer credit portfolio and expands the company’s private markets ecosystem beyond real estate.
“Investors today are increasingly looking beyond traditional stocks and bonds for income-generation opportunities with different risk profiles,” said Brian Daly, Groundfloor co-founder and CEO. “The SMB Growth Fund represents another step in Groundfloor’s mission to unlock unique institutional-grade private markets investing for individual investors. Accredited investors gain access to a sophisticated small business finance strategy while simplifying many of the operational complexities that often come with private markets investing.”
The SMB Growth Fund is structured to eliminate liquidity constraints during deployment. The investor’s capital is combined with a six-month ground floor note paying 8% while the fund is deployed in the underlying strategy, so the capital earns a yield from day one. Other key details of the SMB Growth Fund include:
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Target Net IRR: 13-15%
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quarterly income distribution
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five year tenure structure
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Minimum investment: $20,000
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Total offering size: $1 million with capacity for up to 50 investors
The SMB Growth Fund is part of Groundfloor’s broader strategy to expand access to private markets investments, including real estate-backed lending, fixed income and emerging alternative strategies. Since its inception, Groundfloor has facilitated investments of over $2.2 billion and serves over 300,000 registered users across the country.
About Groundfloor
Groundfloor is an award-winning investment and lending company that opens institutional-grade private markets to investors and borrowers. The company, known for its regulatory prowess and developing new financial products, was the first company to qualify to offer direct real estate loan investments to both accredited and non-accredited audiences. Groundfloor has won numerous awards for its product innovation and development, including Forbes fintech Inc. 5000 continuously for 50 and six years. Since its launch in 2013, Groundfloor investors have invested $2.2 billion in its offerings. Start investing or borrowing at groundfloor.com.