Thurman Labs

Thurman Labs

A transparent, community-owned lending platform providing blockchain-powered micro-loans to real-world small businesses.

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About The Company:

Thurman-Labs is a fintech company focused on closing the $229 billion small business revenue gap in underserved communities by providing transparent, community-driven lending solutions. Their platform offers SMB micro-loans with lower interest rates that improve as more community members participate, fostering equitable access to capital.

With a team experienced in both traditional and decentralized finance (DeFi), Thurman aims to scale lending across diverse market segments while offering yield opportunities for liquidity providers. By allowing investors and institutions to supply capital to SMB lending pools, Thurman-Labs attract DeFi liquidity providers looking for stable yield opportunities.

Company Overview

Market Opportunity

As regulatory pressure mounts on predatory online lenders, Thurman Labs’ community-owned lending model offers a transparent and equitable alternative. The rapid growth of DeFi is driving demand for fairer, non-traditional lending solutions, opening opportunities in: 1. Community-Driven DeFi Lending Growth 2. Bridging the Racial Wealth & Business Lending Gap 3. Small Business Expansion in Non-Crypto Native Markets 4. Yield Generation for Liquidity Providers

Investment Focus

  • DeFi
  • Lending
  • Web 3 Technology
Regional Office

Antioch, California

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