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★★★★★ 5.0 · 4 borrower reviews
Azad Capital is a Toronto family office whose ACMI Merchant Cash Advance division funds small businesses directly from its own balance sheet: $5,000 to $30,000 in revenue-based funding over 1-8 month structures, with a quote within 24 hours and funding in 1-3 business days. Repayment is a daily or weekly remittance of typically 15-20% of gross daily sales; pricing uses factor rates of 1.15 to 1.45 plus a 3%-10% origination fee, with the total payback amount known before you accept. Underwriting is cash-flow first - credit is a secondary factor - with 6 months in business and $8,000 in monthly revenue to qualify, no personal guarantee required. Currently serving Ontario businesses.

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Rates checked November 2, 2026
In business
Since 2019
Provinces
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Our verdict

Written and analysed by Smarter Loans Editorial Team · Reviewed by Vlad Sherbatov

Best for

Ontario small businesses with steady sales that need $5,000-$30,000 quickly and want to deal directly with the underwriting decision-makers - with repayments that flex as a share of sales

Not for

Businesses that need more than $30,000, want a fixed-payment loan rather than a sales-based remittance, or are outside Ontario

What we like

  • Direct funder - advances come from Azad's own balance sheet and you deal directly with the underwriting team
  • Quote within 24 hours of your bank statements; funding in 1-3 business days once approved and signed
  • Transparent pricing: factor rates of 1.15-1.45, with the total payback amount known before you accept an offer
  • Cash-flow-first underwriting - credit is a secondary factor, and only 6 months of operating history is required
  • No personal guarantee - only a performance guarantee, with security limited to the receivables purchased
  • Sales-proportional repayments (typically 15-20% of gross daily sales) with a monthly adjustment on request

Where it could improve

  • Factor pricing means the full cost depends on your profile - your exact rate within 1.15-1.45 is set in your quote
  • Origination fee of 3% to 10%, depending on underwriting complexity
  • $30,000 maximum is small for larger needs
  • Repayments are not automatically adjusted to sales - adjustments are on request, once a month
  • Currently serves Ontario only

Products offered

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Merchant Cash Advance
Repaid as a share of sales · ON
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Amount
$5K - $30K
Rate
Factor 1.15 - 1.45See true cost ›
Terms
1 - 8 months
Min revenue
$8,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Good to know: A merchant cash advance is a purchase of a portion of your future receivables, not a loan. Repaid by daily or weekly remittances of typically 15-20% of gross daily sales (monthly adjustment on request); the total payback amount is known before you accept. Quote within 24 hours of your bank statements; no personal guarantee - a performance guarantee only; security limited to the receivables purchased. Priced as a factor rate, never converted to APR. The MCA true-cost calculator converts it to dollars.

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Eligibility and documents

Azad underwrites on your daily bank deposits and balance history: 6 months of operating history and $8,000 in monthly revenue, with credit as a secondary factor.

Who qualifies

Time in business
6+ months
Monthly revenue
$8,000+
Credit check
Credit is a secondary factor - underwriting is cash-flow first
Personal guarantee
Not required - a performance guarantee only
Security
Limited to the receivables purchased - no lien on other assets
Where it lends
Ontario

What you need to apply

  • 6 most recent months of corporate bank statements

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Borrower reviews

4 reviews from borrowers who used Azad Capital. Each is submitted by a verified borrower and moderated for authenticity; it renders as written, positive or not, and lenders cannot remove it.

★★★★★

Upgraded our kitchen to keep up with demand

We needed extra funding to upgrade our kitchen and keep up with growing demand. Azad Capital made the process simple and helped us get the working capital we needed to keep moving forward.

Carrie
★★★★★

Straightforward and stress-free

Getting funding through Azad Capital was straightforward and stress-free. We were able to invest in new equipment, expand our services, and focus on growing our spa.

Spa Owner
★★★★★

Helped our clinic expand

We needed additional capital to purchase medical equipment and support our clinic's expansion. Azad Capital made the financing process easy to navigate and helped us move ahead with our plans.

Zachery
★★★★★

Stocked up on our best sellers

Inventory is everything in our business, especially when demand picks up. Azad Capital helped us access the funding we needed to stock up on our best-selling products and take advantage of new opportunities.

Supplement Store Owner

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Common questions about Azad Capital

What is Azad Capital?

Azad Capital Management Inc. is a privately held Toronto family office, established in 2019. Its specialty finance division, ACMI Merchant Cash Advance, funds Canadian small businesses directly from Azad's own balance sheet.

What financing does Azad Capital offer?

One product: the ACMI Merchant Cash Advance - $5,000 to $30,000 in revenue-based funding over 1-8 month structures. A merchant cash advance is a purchase of a portion of your future receivables, not a loan.

How fast is funding?

You get a quote within 24 hours of sending your bank statements. Once approved and signed, funds arrive in 1 to 3 business days.

Who is eligible?

Revenue-generating Ontario businesses with at least 6 months of operating history and $8,000 or more in monthly revenue, across a wide range of industries from healthcare and retail to trades, transportation and professional services.

Do I need good personal credit?

Credit is a secondary factor. Underwriting focuses primarily on your business's cash flow, daily revenue and bank balance history.

Do I need collateral?

Security is limited to the receivables Azad purchases - no lien on your equipment, real estate or other assets. No personal guarantee is required; Azad asks only for a performance guarantee.

What does Azad Capital financing cost?

Pricing uses upfront factor rates of 1.15 to 1.45, depending on risk, plus an origination fee of 3% to 10% depending on underwriting complexity - all set out in your quote. You know your total payback amount before accepting an offer.

How do repayments work?

Daily or weekly remittances of typically 15% to 20% of gross daily sales. Repayments are not automatically adjusted, but you can request an adjustment each month based on your sales.

How do I apply?

Complete the short form at azadcapital.com/get-mca-funding or email sales@azadcapital.com, then send your 6 most recent months of corporate bank statements.

Is Azad Capital a broker?

No. Azad is a direct funder - advances come from its own balance sheet, and you deal directly with the underwriting decision-makers.

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