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DirectLend AI is a business funding marketplace operated by Slaterock Automation LLC DBA DirectLend AI. We help U.S. business owners compare possible funding matches from independent lenders and funding partners based on business profile information. DirectLend AI is not a lender and does not make credit decisions. Funding approvals, rates, terms, amounts, and timing are determined by the funding partner.

Directlend.ai was founded on the idea that the lending process for small business owners should be easier. In SMB lending, brokers are too focused on their commission and not getting you the best deal possible - we know this because we've seen it firsthand. From small credit unions to large enterprises, they all funnel business owners to wherever they are getting the highest commission, not the best programs.

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At Directlend.ai, we give you the power to find the best lender available for your business, in real-time. No need to consult with multiple brokers and send your file around the web just to get bombarded with irrelevant calls. Our process is simple: enter your business details, and we find the best possible match based on hundreds of data points from our network of lenders, ensuring you get the best rates, terms, and programs for your business's needs and goals.

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As we saw the dynamic shifting, big banks tightening their guidelines, the SBA becoming overwhelmed, or even shutting down for certain periods, Directlend became more of a need. Launching in late 2025 with the goal of helping small businesses anyway we can, Directlend has hit the ground running. So far, over 250 business owners have utilized Directlend to find the top matches for their business.

 

We have been featured in dozens of major publications, and we've been accepted into the startup incubator Embarc Collective, located in downtown Tampa, FL. Our team is just getting started; our mission is to change the small business lending industry for good, putting the power back in the hands of the business owner.