StreetShares is an online community where local investors fund main street businesses directly without inefficient intermediaries. Individual investors bid to lend shares of small business loans to main street businesses. Traditional overhead costs are eliminated, allowing businesses to borrow at lower rates and main street investors to receive higher returns. StreetShares is open to all small businesses but has a particular focus on the veteran-owned business community. StreetShares is an award-winning FinTech that helps community lenders provide high-quality loans to their business customers. Atlas Platform was specifically launched to enable community banks and credit unions to affordably make small business loans with a 100% digital experience.