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Ecommerce & Digital

Business Funding for Amazon Sellers

Amazon sellers face a specific cash flow problem. Amazon holds your funds for up to two weeks after a sale, and you need to pay for inventory, FBA fees, and advertising well before that disbursement arrives. PPC costs on Amazon have risen sharply, and launching a new product requires $5,000 to $50,000 in advertising before it gains organic rank. The businesses that win on Amazon are the ones that can fund inventory depth and advertising at the same time.

Common Uses

What Amazon Sellers Use Funding For

  • Place bulk inventory orders to maintain FBA stock levels and avoid stockout penalties
  • Fund Amazon PPC advertising campaigns during product launches and peak seasons
  • Cover FBA storage fees, referral fees, and long-term storage charges
  • Launch new ASINs with product photography, A+ content, and initial review programs

Funding Options

Best Funding Types for Amazon Sellers

Amazon Lending or Marketplace Loans

Amazon offers direct lending to qualifying sellers based on their sales history and account health. Rates are competitive and repayment is deducted automatically from your disbursements, making it the simplest funding source if you qualify.

Revenue-Based Financing

Companies like Clearco and Wayflyer specialize in ecommerce and can fund Amazon sellers based on their Seller Central data. They connect directly to your account, evaluate your sales velocity, and advance capital with daily repayment from revenue.

Inventory Financing

Finance specific purchase orders from your suppliers. Lenders advance the funds to pay your manufacturer, and you repay from sales proceeds once the inventory sells through. This keeps your cash free for advertising and other expenses.

What Lenders Look For

Qualification Notes for Amazon Sellers

Most lenders require at least 6 to 12 months of Amazon sales history and a minimum of $10,000 per month in revenue
Your Seller Central account health metrics including ODR, late shipment rate, and policy violations directly affect eligibility
Sellers with their own brand registry and trademark have more defensible businesses that lenders view favorably

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