Lendistry Raises $100M Debt Financing
Lendistry, a Brea, California-based small business lender and grant administrator, has secured a $100M credit facility from East West Bank. This new capital injection will enable the company to expand its specialized financing initiatives, specifically targeting undercapitalized small businesses operating as airport concessionaires.
East West Bank acted as the sole provider of this $100M credit facility, further extending their ongoing financial partnership with the company.
Lendistry plans to utilize the capital to expand its Airport Concessions Program, an initiative designed to provide growth capital to independent eateries, convenience stores, and other small enterprises operating within airport terminals across the United States.
Founded in 2015 by Everett K. Sands, Lendistry is a fintech company that utilizes proprietary technology to facilitate capital access for small businesses. By partnering with state and federal authorities, the firm aims to support entrepreneurs who face traditional barriers to growth capital, having distributed over $10.5 billion to date.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://lendistry.com
Company: Lendistry
Raised: $100M
Round: Debt Financing
Funding Date: July 13, 2026
Lead Investor: East West Bank
Company Website: https://www.lendistry.com
Software Category: FinTech