Alloy Development Co. is a **private non-profit economic development organization and growth lab based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA that supports businesses and startups with commercial capital, business growth strategy, and economic development services — not a traditional venture capital firm or investor fund. 

Specific Funding Stage
Pre-Seed / Early Stage Support: Offers guidance, mentorship, and strategic business support to early companies seeking to refine market fit, growth strategy, and investor readiness.
Seed / Early Institutional: Does not primarily function as a venture investor participating in priced funding rounds the way angel groups or VCs do. 

Investment Amount and Percentage Equity (Company-Level)
Direct Capital & Equity Taken:
• Alloy Development Co. does not operate as a VC or venture accelerator that takes equity in startups in exchange for funding — it is not structured to write checks for ownership stakes in portfolio companies.
• Its role is best described as a commercial growth supporter, incubator, and capital facilitator, often helping startups with business development, strategic planning, commercialization guidance, and connections to external capital sources rather than investing itself.
• There is no standard “$X for Y%” equity deal associated with participating in Alloy’s programs as there would be with a typical seed accelerator or VC fund. Any ownership dilution occurs only if founders raise capital from outside investors, and those terms are negotiated between the startup and those external investors (angels, VC firms). 

Equity Structure:
• Alloy’s services do not include acquiring equity for program participation. It functions as a non-profit incubator and economic development partner (with SBA lending assistance and business strategy help) rather than a traditional investor. 

Application / Submission Method
Submission Method: Entrepreneurs and small businesses engage Alloy via their website or direct contact to access services such as the Alloy Growth Lab.
Programs: Alloy offers tailored support around growth strategy, commercialization readiness, and navigating investor landscapes; these are service engagements rather than equity investments.

Sector Focus: Broad — supports a wide range of companies from startups through more mature small businesses seeking capital and growth support.
 Geography: Primarily Hamilton County, Cincinnati region, and surrounding Ohio areas, though services may extend beyond. 
Stage: From early conceptual and growth phases to scale-ready small firms, depending on strategic needs. 
Team: Founders and business owners who seek mentorship, strategy refinement, and growth execution support. 

Initial Intake & Screening: Alloy meets with founders/entrepreneurs to understand business goals and immediately connects them with appropriate support services.
Business Planning & Strategy Support: Alloy provides mentorship on product-market fit, capital readiness, operational planning, and potential investor introductions without taking ownership interest.
Connection to Capital/Partners: Alloy’s network may help founders with investor readiness and introductions — but any investment terms come from third-party investors, not Alloy itself. 

Strategic Support: Business planning guidance, marketing and commercialization strategy refinement, and operational growth planning.
 Capital Access Help: Assistance with SBA 504 loans (commercial real estate & equipment financing) and connections to external investor networks.
 Network & Mentorship: Access to local economic development partners, educational programming, and entrepreneurial community connections.
 Lending Support: SBA lending options via Alloy as a commercial capital lender (distinct from equity finance) to help stabilize business operations and growth.