Creative studio funding

Capital for your next creative project — Drawn Finance

We connect illustrators and design agencies to specialized lenders for hardware, software licensing, and studio renovations.

Call a funding specialist

Soft credit check takes two minutes and does not affect your score.

Studio finance basics
  • Capital expenditure
  • Software licensing
  • Studio renovation
  • Equipment lease
  • Revenue-based financing
  • Working capital
  • Graphic design hardware
  • Asset-backed funding
  • $15K–$750K Funding range
  • 24–48 hours Time to approval
  • 1 soft pull Credit impact
How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit request
Complete our two-minute online form with your studio requirements.
2
Us
Review matches
We filter your profile against lenders specializing in creative businesses.
3
Lender
Finalize terms
Speak directly with your selected partner to verify equipment or project costs.
4
Lender
Receive funds
Capital is deposited to your business bank account or paid to vendors.

Creative niche expertise

  • Lenders recognize the value of digital assets as collateral.
  • We understand irregular agency cash flow cycles.

No bank friction

  • Avoid the rigid collateral requirements of traditional banks.
  • Approval is based on studio performance rather than personal assets.

Direct vendor payment

  • We can facilitate direct payments to your hardware suppliers.
  • Streamlined billing for enterprise software renewals.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Lack of tangible collateral

Banks view specialized design rigs and software as having low resale value.

We match you with lenders who value project pipeline revenue over hardware liquidation.
02

Irregular revenue cycles

Standard lenders penalize agencies with project-based, seasonal income.

Our partners use revenue-based financing that aligns payments with your active project cash flow.
03

New entity status

Traditional loans often require three years of positive tax returns.

We connect newer studios to partners who evaluate growth potential rather than just historical data.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative California · Equipment lease
$120K–$150K

Motion design studio

Upgrading render farm nodes and purchasing new 3D rendering software seats.

Illustrative New York · Working capital
$30K–$45K

Illustration agency

Covering upfront licensing costs for a one-year expansion into new markets.

Illustrative Texas · Term loan
$60K–$85K

Independent design firm

Retrofitting a warehouse space into a high-end photography studio.

Illustrative Washington · Equipment financing
$20K–$35K

Graphic design collective

Purchasing ergonomic furniture and hardware for five new remote staff members.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Studio resources

Tax benefits for equipment

Understand how Section 179 deductions can impact your studio's bottom line when you upgrade your hardware through qualified leasing agreements.

What business owners say

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  • This company was lightning fast and the experience was amazing. Thank you, Dan — you're a real pro!
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  • After just starting my trucking business I was strapped for cash. Matt took care of me and made sure I got the loan.
    Steven Leake Verified
  • They gave me a chance when nobody else would. I'm very satisfied.
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Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Niche lenders often look at the total contract value of your current projects rather than the used market price of your workstations. They understand that a specialized rendering setup worth $20K is vital to your ability to generate $100K in annual revenue.

What are you looking for?

Pick the option that fits your situation, and we'll take you to the right place.