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Money talks. And yet, for the growing number of small businesses, success is about much more than fast, flexible finance. It’s about talking money. It’s about the right expertise, at the right time. It’s about shared values, sounding boards and, most importantly, sound advice. That’s where MBE Capital Partners comes in.
For over 20 years, MBE Capital Partners has been a leading financial firm and dedicated partner, providing specialist financial advice, custom capital solutions, and expert guidance to small, diverse and often underserved businesses that find it more difficult to secure funding through traditional banks. Since the company was founded, we have been committed to social impact financing, realizing potential and helping minority-owned businesses navigate challenging times.
With over 40 banking relationships, we work with our clients to determine the right relationship that works for them. We are the country’s only Direct Lending Certified Minority Finance Company and the largest independent finance provider for small to middle-market in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico. Over the last three years (2019, 2020, 2021), MBE Capital Partners has financed over $7.65 billion in public and private debt. In 2020 and 2021, during rounds one and two of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), MBECP funded over 35,000 PPP loans worth over $830 million.
No matter what the future brings, MBECP is in it for the long haul. The good and bad. The wins and the losses. We’re building partnerships to withstand the ups and downs, and twists and turns of the road ahead, the road to success. Through loyalty and trust, we’ll make our mark, together.
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Minority businesses deserve to know and understand their financial options. After all, it’s financial decisions that make or break a business. But still, prejudice stands in the way of progress: black women owned businesses, for instance, are the least likely to secure funding. It’s time for change. We provide inclusive, non-traditional financing to help businesses of any kind grow and scale, based solely on their potential. There are no barriers here.
MBECP is a certified member of National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC), the nation’s leading advocate for minority-owned businesses.
As a trusted partner, we help businesses navigate the road to financial success, providing flexible solutions and access to resources that unleash vitality and create positive change. Consider us a confidant, a counsellor, a caring colleague. We have your back.
Our aim, is to be a catalyst for growth and innovation, partnering with corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations to help co-create their success, and the success of smaller businesses in turn. By working together, we are stronger.
Whether it’s supply chain or PO financing, we believe we have a responsibility to operate in the most sustainable way possible. If we’re to have an enduring impact environmentally and socially, we need to leave no stone unturned, no practice unscrutinized. We’re dedicated to keeping it green and mindful.
Rafael Martinez is CEO of MBE Capital Partners. He has over 30 years of experience working with middle market companies to develop financial solutions that allow clients to leverage their internal assets to increase cash flow. He has overseen over $9.4 billion in financing over the last five years, which has helped clients increase revenues exponentially. In his current role, he uses his strong interpersonal skills to help seasoned CEOs/CFOs develop an understanding of their most pressing needs and finetune financial solutions that address them. A passionate entrepreneur and creative deal maker with a solid track record of nurturing companies and customer productivity, Mr. Martinez combines his excellent presentation, negotiation, closing and follow-through skills with his strong ability to build industry presence.
Mr. Martinez is a family man living in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He enjoys traveling, music, and watching his daughters compete internationally for the Dominican Republic National Fencing team. Mr. Martinez sits on the board of trustees at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, helping provide scholarships and unique enrichment opportunities. He was also recently confirmed as a trustee of the Englewood Health Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports the Englewood Health System. He is an avid golfer and, lately, a marathon runner, crossing his first finish line at the 2019 Washington DC Marine Corps Marathon.