Boston Market
Boston is a global center for healthcare and education. Mass General, Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Beth Israel are among the best hospitals on earth. The Longwood Medical Area generates $35B+ in annual economic activity and employs over 100,000 people.
The Seaport District has transformed into an innovation hub — biotech companies, tech startups, and financial firms have moved in alongside nationally ranked restaurants and hotels. Logan Airport is New England's busiest, driving hospitality and tourism demand across the metro.
Boston is expensive. Commercial rents in the Seaport and Back Bay rival San Francisco and Manhattan. But the density of talent, institutions, and demand means businesses that can access capital fast enough to secure premium locations will thrive. The ones waiting on bank timelines will watch opportunities pass.
Real Results
Real financing scenarios for Boston businesses through our lender network.
$5.8M acquisition of a biotech-ready lab space near Kendall Square. NNN tenant on 10-year lease. Capital stack: $3.8M SBA 504, $1.3M conventional, $700K buildout. DSCR: 1.62x.
$5.8M capital stack → Kendall area → 26 days
$850K for a restaurant group opening in the Seaport District. Full buildout + equipment + working capital. SBA 7(a) with 10% down.
$850K funded → 10% down → Seaport location open
$2M acquisition of a multi-provider practice in Brookline. $4.2M annual revenue. SBA 7(a) with 10% down. Mass General referral network.
$2M funded → 10% down → Longwood corridor
$3M construction equipment for a commercial GC working Seaport and Back Bay projects. Cranes, excavators, concrete equipment. Equipment financing at 10% down.
$3M funded → 10% down → fleet operational in 14 days
“Kendall Square lab space doesn't wait. We had 10 days to close on a $5.8M property with a biotech tenant locked in. Basecamp structured the capital stack and closed in 26 days. Three other buyers dropped out waiting on bank financing.”
— Commercial investor, Boston MA
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Industries We Fund
Mass General, Brigham, Dana-Farber, Beth Israel. The Longwood Medical Area is the densest healthcare ecosystem in America.
🍽️Seaport, North End, South End, Cambridge — Boston's food scene is nationally ranked and restaurant groups are expanding.
🏗️Seaport development, Back Bay, Fenway. $10B+ in active commercial construction projects.
⚖️Boston is a top-10 US legal market. Corporate, biotech IP, healthcare, maritime, and real estate law.
💻Seaport innovation district. Biotech and fintech companies driving demand for capital and commercial space.
🏭Biotech manufacturing and supply chain. Boston metro production facilities serve the life sciences ecosystem.
Market Data
Key business cost metrics for Boston, MA.
| Category | Boston Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent | $45–$80/sq ft (office) · $15–$28/sq ft (industrial) |
| Average Wages | $95,000 median household income |
| Permits & Licensing | $3,000–$30,000+ depending on scope |
| Commercial Property Prices | $500–$1,000/sq ft (commercial office) |
Why Basecamp
Here's why Boston 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 Boston. Each links to a detailed product page.
Boston's $4.2B CRE market is fiercely competitive. SBA 504 with 10% down for lab space and commercial acquisitions.
View Product Details →Lowest rates for practice acquisitions and Seaport buildouts. 10% down for most transactions.
View Product Details →Construction equipment, medical devices, biotech lab equipment — 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
Our team works with Boston business owners every day. The story is almost always the same — they're growing fast, a Seaport location or Kendall Square lab space has a deadline, and their bank is quoting 75 days. Boston's commercial real estate market is among the most competitive in America. When a $5.8M lab property has multiple bidders, you need capital structured and ready to close.
Here's what works in Boston: capital stacking. A $5.8M lab acquisition isn't one bank's problem — it's an SBA 504 for the building, conventional financing for the gap, and a buildout line for tenant improvements. For restaurant owners in the Seaport, SBA 7(a) gets you into a premium location at 10% down. Check our loan cost calculator to see real numbers.
Bobby Friel
Founder, Basecamp Funding
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