Funding for manufacturers. Buy materials, fill the order, get paid.
Manufacturing ties up capital in raw materials, machinery, and long production cycles before invoices clear. MerchantRunway helps manufacturers and job shops review working capital and equipment funding built around purchase orders, inventory, and net-terms receivables.
Quick answer
MerchantRunway helps manufacturers review working capital and short-term funding options based on revenue, timing, documents, and repayment capacity.
No obligation. MerchantRunway is operated by MerchantRunway.com. MerchantRunway is not a direct lender. We may connect applicants with third-party funding providers. Approval, terms, rates, and funding amounts are not guaranteed.
Typical funding range
Funding amounts vary by revenue, time in business, existing obligations, and provider review.
Funding timeline
Some files can move quickly after documents are complete, but approval and funding timing are not guaranteed.
Who this is for
Established businesses with active revenue, a business bank account, and a specific use of funds.
Typical funding uses
Buy raw materials
Fund the materials needed to start a large production run or purchase order.
Finance machinery
Add or replace CNC, presses, and production equipment to expand capacity.
Bridge net terms
Carry costs through 30, 60, or 90-day customer payment terms.
Fund a large PO
Take on bigger orders you couldn't otherwise float upfront.
Cover payroll
Keep skilled labor paid through long production and collection cycles.
Expand the floor
Fund tooling, layout changes, or facility upgrades to grow output.
How approval is evaluated
- Long production and collection cycles are reviewed against deposits and trailing revenue.
- Equipment-heavy needs may fit equipment financing alongside working capital.
- Time in business, deposit patterns, and existing obligations all shape available options.
- Purchase-order and net-terms revenue should be documented clearly during review.
Documents usually needed
- • Business bank account
- • Recent bank statements
- • Clear use of funds
- • Owner contact information
- • Existing obligations disclosed
Check funding options for your business
Start with a short intake. We review your revenue pattern, business model, timing, and requested use of funds before discussing available capital paths.
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