Intrepid Finance & Venture

Intrepid Finance & Venture is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based fintech company that provides non-dilutive growth capital and revenue-based financing to early-stage and growing businesses across the United States. Founded by Steve Iskander, formerly Chief Growth Officer at DriverReach, the firm operates as both a technology platform and a financing provider. Its AI-powered capital access platform automates financial analysis, streamlines underwriting workflows, and matches brokers with suitable lending partners from a network of more than 100 funding partners. Intrepid specializes in SaaS and e-commerce funding, enabling businesses to leverage existing recurring revenue contracts to access growth capital without equity dilution or traditional loan obligations. The firm launched the Yorktown Essex Fund, which offers up to $1 million in flexible term debt to growth-stage SaaS and e-commerce companies with $400,000 or more in annual recurring revenue. Financing is available at seed and early Series A stages, with maximum checks up to $1 million. In February 2026, Intrepid expanded its venture strategy by adding Wolf Starr, Founder and CEO of The Venture Atlas and an experienced professional in family office and angel network capital, to its Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystems Strategy Architect team alongside Ashley Bryan. Intrepid is listed on TechPoint, Indiana's technology industry directory, and is active in the Indianapolis tech ecosystem through strategic partnerships including one with Can't Stop The Growth. The firm's board includes investment banking professionals and commercial bankers. Intrepid positions itself as an alternative to traditional venture capital for founders who want to retain ownership while accessing growth capital aligned with their recurring revenue trajectory.