About Us

Backed by America's Oldest Business Development Corporation
Guiding Rhode Island businesses toward growth and success as an affiliate of BDC Capital, founded in 1953.

Working closely with you

We provide financing solutions tailored to help your business grow, stabilize, and succeed when traditional bank lending is not enough. Our team works alongside you and your existing lenders to build a plan that fits your situation.

Private and Flexible

Operating as a private company gives us room to work with challenging credits and structure deals that regulated banks cannot accommodate on their own

Sophisticated Monitoring

Our daily-followed asset-based lending provides real-time tracking and maximum availability, giving you working capital when you need it most.

Bank Partnerships

We work alongside your existing banking relationships, preserving treasury services and deposits while providing the specialized gap financing.

Local Expertise

Headquartered in Providence with offices across New England, we know the regional market, seasonal patterns, and business dynamics that shape Rhode Island lending.

Driving Rhode Island business forward

Whether you are navigating rapid growth, refinancing classified loans, acquiring a competitor, or simply need more working capital flexibility than a bank can offer, RI Capital brings the financing solutions and expertise to help.

Our team works alongside you and your existing lenders so every financing plan is built around your specific situation and delivered with the speed and flexibility you deserve.

Why choose RI Capital
70+
Year Legacy

As an affiliate of BDC Capital, America's oldest business development corporation, we bring unmatched experience to every financing relationship.

 $2+
Billion Invested

Our track record speaks for itself. Thousands of New England businesses financed and more than $2 billion invested in regional economic growth.

40
Partner Institutions

Funding from nearly 40 banks and credit unions across New England gives us the relationships and resources to structure the right financing for you.

How to Access Our Services

RI Capital is staffed with seasoned professionals trained to find solutions to financing needs. When you call, a business development officer will guide you through our programs. Our promise:

A fast and professional evaluation of your firm's financing needs
A clear presentation of the proposed financing plan
A timely commitment of any funding to be provided

Let's Get Started

The following information is generally required before we can begin the due diligence process leading to a formal commitment. Some financing types may require additional materials:

Narrative description of your business, markets, competition, and primary customers
Amount, type, and purpose of the financing requested
Three-year operating history including fiscal year-end statements and the latest management interim statements
Profit and loss and cash flow projections
Accounts receivable agings, accounts payable agings, and inventory description
Fixed asset appraisals where appropriate
Personal financial statements of principals and management resumes

Once the Executive Committee approves a loan or investment, we issue a detailed commitment letter and the closing process begins.

Meet the Team

Kenneth J. Smith
Executive Vice Chair
Paul F. Flynn, Jr.
President & CEO
Carol Brennan
Rhode Island Business Development
Al Barzykowski
Managing Director of Business Lending
Nancy Gibeau
Senior Vice President Rhode Island Director of Business Development
Shauna Mancinelli
Vice President, Loan Officer
David McIlroy
Senior Vice President
Thomas A. Wooters Jr
Managing Director of Mezzanine Finance
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Let us show you how we can finance your future growth

Get in touch with the RI Capital team today.