SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- FundingUniverse, the national leader in preparing and matching entrepreneurs to sources of capital, is the 34th fastest growing private company in the USA as ranked by Inc. 500's annual list. FundingUniverse ranks #1 in the Utah Overall category and #3 in the USA Financial Services category for its 6,034% growth rate - http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list.
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FundingUniverse helps prepare entrepreneurs by strengthening their business plans, bank-readiness, financial model, website, funding strategy, and pitch. Once prepared, entrepreneurs are then introduced to the most appropriate funding source directly and through free-to-attend events like the popular CrowdPitch and BankPitch.
Brock Blake, CEO of FundingUniverse, attributes the company's explosive growth to a talented team; "FundingUniverse is thrilled to be included on such a prestigious list of companies! It's a great tribute to our employees and all the work that they do to help business owners gain access to capital."
FundingUniverse's growth is the result of an expanding, evolving business model conceptualized by leaders and realized by employees who adapt to and refine each new service. In a short time FundingUniverse has shifted from a company limited to angel-entrepreneur relations to one that helps entrepreneurs with everything from Angel negotiations to bank loans. With programs ranging from individual consulting to FundingUniversity (a crash course for entrepreneurs learning the ropes) to free fundraising events (BankPitch, SpeedPitch, and CrowdPitch).
Visit the FundingUniverse website for information about services and upcoming events-- "http://fundinguniverse.com"
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For further information: Kendall Frazier, Branding Director of FundingUniverse, +1-801-641-3808
