Our story

We're here to keep good businesses moving.

Pulse Capital was built on a simple belief: when a hard-working business needs capital, it shouldn't have to wait weeks or fight through red tape. So we made funding fast, human, and fair.

Why we exist

Funding shouldn't feel like a fight.

In 2017, our founders watched a family restaurant lose a once-in-a-decade expansion lease—simply because the bank's loan committee took six weeks to say "maybe." That stung. It also lit a fire.

We started Pulse Capital to do the opposite of that bank: decisions in days, not months; underwriting based on real cash flow, not just a credit score; and advisors who actually answer the phone. Today we've put over $1 billion to work for more than 10,000 businesses—and we're just getting started.

Founded 2017San Francisco, CA180+ teammates$1B+ funded

Our mission

"To give every growing business the capital and confidence to seize its next opportunity—fast, fairly, and without the runaround."

  • Speed as a service — approvals in 24–48 hours.
  • Honest terms — no hidden fees, ever.
  • Real humans — a dedicated advisor on every deal.
What we stand for

Values that drive every decision

Move fast, stay human

Speed never means cutting corners or skipping the conversation. We pair quick decisions with advisors who genuinely listen.

Radical transparency

You'll always see the full cost up front—rate, term, and total payback—before you ever sign. No surprises, no fine-print traps.

Customers for life

90% of our customers renew with us. We win when you grow, so we treat every relationship like a long-term partnership.

By the numbers

Proof, in plain figures

$1B+
Capital deployed
10,000+
Businesses funded
95%
Funded within 48 hours
90%
Customer renewal rate
22%
Come from referrals
Leadership

The people behind the pulse

Operators and lenders who've sat on both sides of the table.

Elena Avila

Co-Founder & CEO

Former small-business banker who spent a decade watching great companies wait too long for "yes." She left to fix it.

Jordan Mensah

Co-Founder & CTO

Fintech engineer who built the real-time underwriting engine that turns weeks of review into a 24-hour decision.

Priya Shah

Chief Lending Officer

20 years in commercial credit. She built our cash-flow-first underwriting model so more good businesses get a fair shot.

Carlos Brooks

VP, Customer Success

Leads the advisor team that earns a 90% renewal rate—one honest, helpful conversation at a time.

Our journey

Milestones & momentum

2017

Pulse Capital is born

Founded in San Francisco with a single goal: fund good businesses in days, not months.

2019

$100M funded

Crossed our first nine-figure milestone and launched the Business Line of Credit product.

2021

Real-time underwriting goes live

Our automated cash-flow engine cut approval times to 24–48 hours and powered same-day funding.

2023

10,000 businesses served

Expanded into SBA loans and equipment financing across 16 core industries nationwide.

2026

$1 billion deployed

Surpassed $1B in total funding with a 90% renewal rate—and a roadmap that's just heating up.

Ready to feel the momentum?

Let's get to know your business and find the funding that fits. It starts with a 5-minute application.