Forward Financing Surpasses 100,000 Small Businesses Served and Announces $1.8 Billion Forward Flow Agreement

BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Financing, a Boston-based fintech and leading national provider of working capital to small businesses, today announced it has served its 100,000th business customer, bringing the total capital it has provided small businesses to more than $5.4 billion since 2012.

The company also announced a new multi-year forward flow agreement with a New York-based private credit fund. Under the agreement, the fund has committed to purchase up to $1.8 billion of advances over three years, expanding the capital available to Forward as it serves more small businesses nationwide.

"Announcements like this are proof of something bigger: that small businesses are worth betting on. Crossing 100,000 businesses served since inception demonstrates the size of the need in the market. This new funding arrangement provides us with the additional capital to continue pursuing our mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America," said Jason Mullins, President and CEO of Forward Financing.

The agreement is structured to scale alongside Forward's funding volume and supports the company's full product set, including revenue-based financing and business loans.

"This agreement, alongside our other recent institutional funding arrangements, is a meaningful step in how we fund the business," said Christopher Chiou, Chief Financial Officer of Forward Financing. "A diversified capital base makes us more resilient, and it means our customers can count on us being there at the moment they need us. That reliability is why they keep coming back."

Forward employs team members across the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Canada, and is certified as a Great Place To Work® in both the US and the DR. The company was also recently placed on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing is a fintech company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether unable to access traditional financing or simply seeking a fast and flexible solution, Forward is committed to providing capital to small businesses nationwide. By leveraging a digital experience and advanced proprietary custom risk and underwriting models, Forward is able to provide instant approval and deliver funds the same day — giving more businesses the speed and financial opportunity they need to thrive. Complementing its industry-leading technology platform, the company has teams dedicated to providing customers with customized service, ensuring they receive support in the manner that best meets their needs.

Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing $5.4 billion in funding to over 100,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.6-star rating on Trustpilot.com. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.

To learn more, visit www.forwardfinancing.com.

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