In February 2026, Lendistry partnered with Visa to distribute funds from a new $100 million platform aimed at helping small businesses access capital, particularly during major sporting events.
"Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Fintech for 2025 is a reflection of our Team's unwavering commitment to our mission. As a purpose-driven organization, we know our greatest competitive advantage is the talent, heart and dedication of our people." Leeann J. Lynch, Chief Operating Officer at Lendistry
Lendistry's CEO, Everett Sands was included in the Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500 for the second year in a row! This list celebrates the most influential leaders making a significant impact in the L.A. business community. The Los Angeles Business Journal cites Lendistry's $10 billion funded milestone, launching Lendistry Home Loans, and winning the L.A. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Corporate Leadership Award as just a few of Everett's recent achievements.
Our team was on the move recently with The Center by Lendistry at the City of San Fernando's Small Business Green Crawl! We were happy to help The Center have conversations with local small businesses about their evolving needs.
Lendistry was honored with the LA Area Chamber Of Commerce's 2025 Corporate Leadership Award at the organization's 137th Inaugural Reception. Each year, this award is given to a company that demonstrates superior leadership assuring the growth and prosperity of the Los Angeles region. Previous winners include JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente and more. Lendistry received the award this year for our commitment to fostering economic opportunities in LA. Everett accepted the award on our TEAM's behalf. In his speech, he said that he sees Lendistry as “a major player in an LA that's plentiful, that sets an example for the rest of the country, and that shows what can be done.” He also reminded the crowd that leaders are the first to take on difficult tasks and encouraged everyone to be brave with us in doing so. Congratulations to our entire TEAM! We received this award because of every individual's hard work and dedication, so we are truly all winners today.
City National Bank recently made a $5 million investment in Lendistry to go toward making individual loans of under $100,000 to California small businesses with a high concentration of those being Los Angeles based.
