Good Growth Capital invests in innovative, early-stage startups, focusing on life sciences, hard science, data science and green tech.

Cultivation Capital invests in high-growth, high-impact startups, focusing on life sciences, fin-tech and numerous other industries.

Canongate Companies is a private equity firm that invests in real estate, construction and companies in other industries.

Bowside Capital is a private equity firm that invests in companies with revenues between $10 million and $100 million, focusing on manufacturing and services companies in several industries.

Azalea Capital is a Greenville, SC-based private equity fund that invests in companies with $10 million or more in revenue, focusing on aerospace, consumer products and other industries.

The Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program is a forgivable loan program that enables small business owners in Columbia, South Carolina, to renovate publicly visible building exteriors.

The Benedict College Statewide Investment Incubator (BCSIA) offers a 12-week program for early-stage founders looking to connect with mentorship, capital funding and more.

EforAll offers a business accelerator program and pitch contests to its communities, including the South Carolina Lowcountry.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is offering small, Hispanic and minority-owned businesses one-on-one sessions with bilingual advisors who can provide guidance on hiring, finance, certifications and more.

The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab is a multi-faceted program designed to help diverse small business owners, primarily women and people of color, who are looking to develop or expand their e-commerce operations as they continue to adapt their business models in the wake of COVID-19.