Jay Avigdor

Jay Avigdor turned $50,000 in savings into one of the fastest-growing alternative lending companies in the country. Starting from a small room in his Long Island home in 2018, he built Velocity Capital Group into a direct funding platform that has serviced over 15,000 clients and deployed more than $1 billion to small businesses nationwide. Velocity Capital Group reports a 37.1% renewal rate and a sub-10% default rate across more than 10,000 transactions. The company operates in all 50 states and is preparing to extend its model globally, with origination volumes projected to continue accelerating through 2030. Jay is a frequent voice on social media and podcasts, sharing insights on alternative lending, revenue-based financing, and building a funding company from scratch. His story from solopreneur to industry leader has been featured on deBanked and other industry publications.