2M7 Financial’s Quest to Fund as Many Canadian Business Owners as Possible – Avi Bernstein

Business Financing

In this feature interview, we sit down with Avi Bernstein, CEO of 2M7 Financial Solutions, to discuss the company’s mission to help Canadian business owners access the capital they need to grow, thrive, and overcome financial challenges.


Who is 2M7 Financial?

Founded in 2008, 2M7 Financial Solutions is a Toronto-based alternative lender that provides merchant cash advances and business financing to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

With over a decade of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges entrepreneurs face, 2M7 Financial’s mission is simple yet ambitious — to fund as many Canadian business owners as possible, offering fast, accessible capital when traditional lenders say no.


What Makes 2M7 Financial Different?

In the interview, Avi Bernstein shares how 2M7 Financial built its success by focusing on speed, flexibility, and trust.

2M7 offers merchant cash advances ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, providing business owners with the freedom to manage cash flow, purchase inventory, cover payroll, or seize growth opportunities.

Key advantages of 2M7’s approach include:

  • Quick approvals — decisions within hours, with funding in as little as 24 hours.

  • Simple repayment — daily or weekly deductions tied to business sales.

  • No collateral required — approval is based on business performance, not assets.

  • High approval rates — built for entrepreneurs who may not meet strict bank requirements.

Avi emphasizes that 2M7 isn’t just a lender — it’s a partner in growth, helping businesses stay afloat, scale, and reach their potential.


Insights from Avi Bernstein

During the conversation, Avi discusses 2M7’s journey from its early beginnings to becoming one of Canada’s most recognized names in small business funding.

He highlights how 2M7’s personalized approach and commitment to customer success have been key to funding thousands of entrepreneurs across industries — from retail and restaurants to transportation and construction.

The discussion also dives into the evolving role of alternative financing in Canada’s economy and how fintech lenders like 2M7 are filling the gap left by traditional banks.


Our Take

2M7 Financial is more than a funding provider — it’s a driving force behind Canadian entrepreneurship. With Avi Bernstein’s leadership and a mission rooted in accessibility, transparency, and impact, 2M7 continues to support the businesses that power Canada’s economy.

Watch the full interview above to learn how 2M7 Financial is helping Canadian business owners achieve success.
Visit 2M7 Financial’s profile on Smarter Loans to learn more or apply for business funding.

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Amy Orr

Amy Orr is a professional writer and editor with over 10 years of experience in the Canadian, U.S. and U.K. financial markets. She has written for numerous publications on topics as diverse as economic literacy, corporate finance, and technical analysis of numerical data. Prior to transitioning to full-time writing, she worked in the hedge fund sector. Her academic background is astrophysics, and she has a Masters in Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School.

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