BriteCap Financial Earns Secure Funder Certification for Broker and Customer Data Protection

Press ReleasesNovember 1, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV, November 1, 2026 – BriteCap Financial, a technology-enabled small business capital platform, today announced it has completed Secure Funder certification, an independent program that evaluates how commercial finance companies handle broker and customer information. The certification assesses safeguards around information access, document handling, and unauthorized distribution of sensitive merchant data.

BriteCap's application intake runs primarily through secure, API-based channels, a broker portal, and a secure online application for business owners, with the goal of minimizing unnecessary exposure to personally identifiable information. Within specific workflows, BriteCap uses Heron for email-based application intake and Ocrolus Encore for permissioned, API-based information sharing.

"Our brokers trust us with more than applications. They trust us with customer relationships they've worked hard to build," said Richard Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of BriteCap Financial. "Protecting that trust and the sensitive information entrusted to us is fundamental to how we operate. We've invested heavily in technology, automation, and information security to deliver both speed and protection. We're proud to earn Secure Funder certification and to support an initiative that is helping establish stronger standards of trust and accountability across our industry."

"BriteCap took the time to give us detailed, candid feedback alongside completing its own review," said Christina Duncan, Founder of Secure Funder. "That extra effort helped us make the process clearer and more straightforward for the funders who follow. We're grateful for their early support and look forward to welcoming more companies."

Secure Funder certification joins BriteCap's existing SOC 2 Type II certification as part of the company's broader information-security framework.

About BriteCap Financial

BriteCap Financial is a technology-enabled small business capital platform delivering fast, flexible access to working capital through modern credit decisioning and a streamlined digital experience. The company serves small businesses nationwide through both direct and partner-driven channels, combining disciplined risk management with speed, simplicity, and reliability. The company's financing solutions include BriteCap Signature™, BriteCap Rise™, BriteCap Rx™, and BriteLine™. Learn more at www.BriteCap.com. BriteCap is majority-owned by a holding company affiliate of NMEF.

About Secure Funder

Secure Funder™ is an independent certification program administered by Aquamark that sets data-handling standards for alternative commercial finance. The program is technology-neutral and does not require specific software providers. Learn more at securefunder.org.

About NMEF

NMEF is a national premier lender who works directly with third-party referral (TPR) sources to finance "mid-ticket" equipment commercial leases and loans ranging from $15,000 to $3,000,000 and up to $5,000,000 for investment grade opportunities. The company accepts A – C credit qualities and finances transactions for many asset categories including but not limited to medical, construction, franchise, technology, vocational, manufacturing, renovation, janitorial, and material handling equipment. NMEF is majority owned by an affiliate of InterVest Capital Partners. The company's headquarters are in Norwalk, CT, with regional offices in Irvine, CA, Voorhees, NJ, and Murray, UT. For more information, visit www.nmef.com.