Industry funding
Manufacturing business funding
Capital for manufacturers to buy machinery, raw materials and fulfill large purchase orders.
Written and reviewed by the BFG Funds Editorial Team · Updated October 15, 2026
Why manufacturing businesses need flexible funding
Manufacturers carry raw materials, work in progress and finished goods, and large purchase orders can require spending well before the customer pays. Equipment financing for machinery and working capital for materials are the core tools.
Common challenges
- Funding raw materials for large orders
- Machinery purchases and upgrades
- Long cash conversion cycles
- Customers on net-60 or longer terms
Funding options that fit manufacturing
Equipment Financing
Finance machinery, vehicles or tech using the equipment itself as collateral.
$20K – $2M · 2–5 business days
Learn moreInvoice Factoring
Turn unpaid B2B invoices into cash now instead of waiting 30, 60 or 90 days for customers to pay.
Up to 90% of invoice value · A few days to set up, then 24–48 hours per invoice
Learn moreTerm Loan
A lump sum with fixed payments and clear terms for planned expansion or big purchases.
$50K – $2M · 2–5 business days
Learn moreSBA Loans
Government-backed financing with longer terms and lower rates for qualified businesses.
$50K – $2M · 30–60 days
Learn moreManufacturing funding FAQ
How can a manufacturer fund a large purchase order?
Working capital, a line of credit or factoring the resulting invoices are common approaches, depending on your customer's credit and timeline.
Tell us about your business
A few details are all we need to start. A funding specialist will look at what your business needs and come back with the options that fit — usually the same business day. There's no obligation.
- Checking your options won't affect your credit
- You talk to one specialist, not a call center
- Many decisions come within 24 to 48 hours