Key Takeaways
- DACA cybersecurity professionals run penetration testing, MSSP, and security consulting firms
- Bankable funds tooling, staffing, and SOC buildout with no citizenship requirement
- Recurring security monitoring contracts provide strong monthly revenue for Bankable underwriting
- SBA cybersecurity business loans now closed to DACA owners — Bankable fills the gap
- Your security contracts and monthly retainers are your bankability — no green card needed
DACA entrepreneurs have built successful Cybersecurity businesses across the United States. With valid Employment Authorization Documents and Social Security Numbers, they run operations, employ American workers, and pay taxes — yet face systematic exclusion from the capital markets that fund their competitors. Bankable exists to correct that.
What Cybersecurity Businesses Fund With Capital
- Security tooling: SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, vulnerability scanners, and threat intel feeds
- SOC staffing: Analysts and incident response specialists for 24/7 monitoring operations
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, OSCP training and exam fees for analysts
- Sales and BD: Enterprise sales team and marketing for contract acquisition
- Lab infrastructure: Testing environments for penetration testing and red team operations
- Working capital: Payroll bridge between security contract billing cycles
The SBA Gap and the Bankable Solution
The SBA's March 2026 citizen-only rule eliminated the most affordable small business lending program for DACA owners. Bankable's revenue-based tranche funding fills this gap: no citizenship required, no green card needed, 48-hour decisions. Your cybersecurity revenue is your qualification. Learn more about SBA alternatives for DACA business owners.
Funding Requirements
| Factor | Bankable Standard |
|---|---|
| Immigration | DACA with EAD + SSN — no green card required |
| Revenue | $15,000+ monthly from security services |
| Business Age | 12 months of security business operations |
| Business Type | MSSP, penetration testing, security consulting, incident response |
| Funding Range | $25K to $5M based on contract revenue |
Check your eligibility at bankablefunds.com/bankability-score — a 5-minute process with no commitment and no citizenship questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. DACA status with a valid EAD and SSN qualifies for Bankable funding. No citizenship or green card is required. Your cybersecurity revenue is the primary qualification factor.
EAD card, SSN, 3 months of business bank statements, business license, and a voided business check. No green card or citizenship documentation required.
Yes. The SBA's March 2026 rule now requires all SBA loan borrowers to be US citizens or nationals, locking out DACA recipients. Bankable's revenue-based funding is the direct alternative with no citizenship requirement.
Bankable issues decisions within 48 hours of a complete application. Funding typically arrives 3–7 business days after approval.
Bankable funds up to $5M through our tranche system. Actual amounts depend on your monthly revenue and business profile.
Yes — your EAD must be current at the time of application. DACA's renewal cycle does not disqualify you — we understand the administrative process.
Yes. A revolving business line of credit is available for established businesses with consistent monthly revenue. Draw, repay, and redraw as your business cycle requires.
Revenue-based funding carries a higher rate than SBA loans. For DACA owners who cannot access the SBA program, the comparison is between Bankable's rates and no access at all. We price transparently based on your full profile.
Yes. Staffing expansion is a covered use case. Adding employees directly increases your revenue capacity and is one of the most common uses of Bankable capital.
We accept 3 months of business bank statements, POS reports, QuickBooks exports, and industry-specific revenue documentation. We look for consistent monthly revenue over your operating history.