National CDFI lender Lendistry will manage $100 million in small business financing on behalf of Visa.
A global payments company allocating nine figures through a Black-led lender reflects confidence in the platform’s ability to originate, underwrite, and deploy capital at scale. Funds of this size require operational depth, servicing capacity, and a borrower pipeline capable of absorbing capital efficiently.
Lendistry serves established small and mid-sized businesses across cities. Contractors, logistics operators, professional services firms, developers, and franchise owners often require working capital, equipment financing, and structured growth funding aligned with real revenue cycles. Community-based lenders play a central role in this segment of small business finance.
Visa’s decision activates existing infrastructure. The company is routing capital through a lender with a national footprint and established underwriting systems. This structure enables capital to move into local economies while maintaining institutional discipline.
The long-term impact will depend on where and how the funding is deployed. Financing can support expansion into new locations, stabilize payroll, enable equipment purchases, or unlock real estate acquisition. Each deployment shapes the durability of the business receiving it.
This partnership reflects a broader pattern in capital markets. Large financial institutions are engaging specialized lending platforms to extend their reach into small business segments. As these collaborations expand, clarity around capital deployment and economic outcomes becomes increasingly important.
The headline is $100 million.
Recent Federal Reserve survey data show rising demand for CDFI capital and increased engagement by major financial institutions working through community lenders, reinforcing the expanding role these platforms play in small business finance.
