Denver Market
Denver is the economic engine of the Mountain West. A top-10 metro for business formation, the city attracts tech companies, healthcare systems, aerospace manufacturers, and financial services firms. The RiNo (River North) Arts District has become one of the hottest commercial development corridors in the country. LoDo and Cherry Creek drive premium retail and professional services demand.
Denver's growth over the past decade has been staggering — the metro population has grown by 20%+ and commercial real estate has followed. Industrial space along I-70 and I-25 is in high demand. Multifamily development is booming. And Denver International Airport, one of the busiest in America, fuels logistics and distribution businesses throughout the metro.
But Denver's growth comes with pressure. Commercial rents have climbed 40%+ in many corridors. Construction costs are among the highest in the Mountain West. And businesses competing for talent in a tight labor market need capital to invest in the people and equipment that keep them competitive.
Real Results
Real financing scenarios for Denver businesses through our lender network.
$3.5M acquisition of a mixed-use building in RiNo. Ground-floor restaurant and retail with creative office above. SBA 504 with 10% down ($350K). Property appraised at $4.1M — instant equity and strong rental income from day one.
$3.5M funded → 10% down → $600K instant equity
$1.2M acquisition of a dermatology practice in Cherry Creek. $2.4M annual revenue, strong payer mix. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. Beat a corporate group by closing in 26 days.
$1.2M funded → 10% down → closed in 26 days
$800K expansion for a restaurant group opening a third location in LoDo. Kitchen buildout + equipment + 4 months working capital. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. Two existing locations generating $3.2M combined.
$800K funded → 10% down → 3rd location in LoDo
$2M construction equipment fleet for a commercial GC winning contracts along the I-25 corridor. Excavators, loaders, concrete equipment, and a service truck. Equipment financing at 10% down across two lenders.
$2M funded → 10% down → fleet operational in 16 days
“We had a mixed-use building in RiNo under contract and the seller wanted to close in 30 days. Our bank quoted 90. Basecamp's team structured an SBA 504 and closed in 26. We walked into $600K in equity on day one.”
— Commercial property buyer, Denver CO
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Based on 100-150% of monthly revenue
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Industries We Fund
Denver leads Colorado in commercial construction. RiNo, I-25 corridor, DIA expansion — constant demand.
🦷UCHealth, Denver Health, National Jewish. Practice acquisitions and medical equipment financing.
🍽️Denver's food scene is nationally recognized. LoDo, RiNo, Highlands, Cherry Creek — 5,000+ restaurants.
🏭Aerospace, craft beverage, outdoor recreation equipment. Denver metro's manufacturing base is growing.
⚖️Denver's legal market covers natural resources, real estate, cannabis law, and corporate practice.
💆Cherry Creek, Highland, LoDo — Denver is Colorado's top med spa market.
Market Data
Key business cost metrics for Denver, CO.
| Category | Denver Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent | $28–$48/sq ft (office) · $8–$16/sq ft (industrial) |
| Average Wages | $72,300 median household income |
| Permits & Licensing | $500–$8,000+ depending on scope |
| Commercial Property Prices | $220–$450/sq ft (commercial office) |
Why Basecamp
Here's why Denver business owners choose Basecamp over their local bank.
| Category | Traditional Bank | Basecamp Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Number of lenders | 1 bank, 1 answer | 70+ lenders compete for your business |
| Application time | 60–90 minutes in-branch | 60 seconds online |
| Time to funding | 45–90 days | Same day to 30 days |
| Capital available | Limited to bank's appetite | Capital stacks up to $10M+ |
| Credit requirements | 700+ FICO typical | No minimum — lenders for every profile |
| Specialist support | Loan officer managing 50+ files | Dedicated specialist for your transaction |
Whether you're a growing startup or a multi-million-dollar operation, we match you with the right product and amount.
$10K – $1M
Revenue-based funding for working capital, equipment, and growth. Most fund in 1–3 days.
See What You Qualify For →$1M – $5M
Structured financing with capital stacking. Dedicated commercial specialist.
Talk to a Commercial Specialist →$5M – $10M+
Complex transactions. Multi-lender capital stacks. Acquisitions, CRE, fleet buildouts.
Request a Financing Review →Recommended Products
The most popular funding types for businesses in Denver. Each links to a detailed product page.
Denver's $3.2B CRE market is the largest in Colorado. SBA 504 with 10% down for acquisitions.
View Product Details →Lowest rates for practice acquisitions, property purchases, and major expansions in the Denver metro.
View Product Details →Construction equipment, medical devices, manufacturing machinery — the asset is your collateral.
View Product Details →Bridge cash flow during rapid growth and new location launches. Fund in 1–3 days.
View Product Details →FAQ
Denver is my most active market and our team works with Denver business owners every day. The story is almost always the same — they're growing fast, they've got a building or a contract that won't wait, and their bank is quoting 90 days. Denver's commercial real estate market moves in weeks, not months. If your financing isn't pre-structured, you're losing properties in RiNo, LoDo, and along the I-25 corridor to buyers who are ready to close.
Here's what works in Denver: capital stacking. A $3.5M mixed-use acquisition in RiNo isn't one bank's problem — it's an SBA 504 for the building, equipment financing for what goes inside, and working capital for the transition. For construction companies scaling along the Front Range, equipment financing at 10% down gets fleets on job sites in 2 weeks. Run your numbers through our loan cost calculator first.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
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