Working Capital for Manufacturing Businesses in California
Manufacturing in California runs on a cash cycle that most lenders don't understand. You spend on raw materials and labor today, and collect from customers 30–90 days after delivery. A broken machine, a new contract, or a raw material price spike can all create the same problem: you need capital now, not when the invoice clears. SMB Capital Funding funds manufacturers based on your revenue history — fast enough to keep production running.
SMB Capital Funding is a direct lender — we underwrite and fund in-house, with no brokers and no middlemen. Programs range from working capital and revenue-based financing to equipment loans and merchant cash advances, with capacity up to $20 million. If your Manufacturing business in California has consistent monthly deposits, you likely qualify — regardless of credit history.
Common cash flow pressures for Manufacturing owners
- You have a purchase order for $200K in product. Raw materials are $80K. Your net-60 customer doesn't pay until delivery.
- A machine broke down on the floor. Production is at 60% capacity and every day costs you $8K–$12K in lost throughput.
- A new contract requires you to scale headcount by 30% in 45 days. Payroll starts before the first invoice goes out.
- Raw material prices are spiking. You can lock pricing now with a bulk order — or pay 20% more in 90 days.
- You need a second shift. The labor cost starts immediately. The revenue lift from doubled output takes 60–90 days.
What Working Capital from SMB Capital Funding covers
- Cover payroll and overhead gaps
- Purchase inventory before peak season
- Bridge slow periods without stress
- No asset liens required
- Repay as revenue comes in
Banks typically require two or more years in business, strong personal credit, and weeks of documentation review. SMB Capital Funding underwrites on your revenue history — three months of bank statements is usually enough to get a real answer.
Whether you're operating in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego, or anywhere else in California, SMB Capital Funding funds Manufacturing businesses statewide — decisions based on your revenue, not your zip code.
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Get Working Capital →Questions Manufacturing owners ask us
I have a confirmed PO but need raw materials funded before the customer pays. Can you bridge that?
Yes. Working capital for PO-backed production is a common structure. A specialist will review your revenue history and the contract timeline.
A machine broke down and I'm losing throughput every day. How fast can you fund a repair or replacement?
Same-day decisions are available for qualified applicants. Most manufacturers receive funds within 24 hours of approval.
My revenue is lumpy — some months are strong, some are slow. Does that disqualify me?
We look at your 3-month deposit history. Project-based and cyclical revenue patterns are common in manufacturing and don't disqualify you.
What credit score do I need?
We accept scores from 500. Monthly revenue and time in business are the primary qualifiers.
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SMB Capital Funding is a DBA of CHC Capital Group. All funding products are subject to underwriting approval. Rates, terms, and availability vary based on business revenue, time in business, and creditworthiness. Funding as fast as same day is available for qualified applicants only and is not guaranteed. Not available in all states. This is not an offer of credit.