1st Merchant Funding

Launched in 2007, 1st Merchant Funding (the “Company”) is a leading provider of merchant cash advance products up to $250,000 which are available to small and medium-sized businesses. The Company utilizes data aggregation and electronic payment receipts in conjunction with proprietary scoring models to evaluate the financial health of small businesses, and provide immediate working capital as quick as two business days. The Company has one of the industry’s largest independent sales networks with over 2,600 independent sales agents marketing its cash advance products. Businesses typically use the Company’s capital to fund expansion, purchase equipment and inventory, increase advertising, manage unexpected expenses and take advantage of seasonal opportunities. The Company leverages a license to PowerForce®, the industry’s leading financial technology platform. For more information about the Company, visit www.1stmerchantfunding.com