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LBAN’s Research
LBAN’s research aims to understand Latino entrepreneurship nationwide. We gather data from thousands of business owners and analyze trends, releasing findings in our annual report, “State of Latino Entrepreneurship,” and hosting the SOLE Summit. Our research informs leaders, policymakers, and academics, and we collaborate with organizations to enhance knowledge on Latino economic impact.
LBAN’s Research
LBAN’s research aims to understand Latino entrepreneurship nationwide. We gather data from thousands of business owners and analyze trends, releasing findings in our annual report, “State of Latino Entrepreneurship,” and hosting the SOLE Summit. Our research informs leaders, policymakers, and academics, and we collaborate with organizations to enhance knowledge on Latino economic impact.
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Fast Facts
Growth of the number of Latino-owned businesses compared to a decline in the number of companies for the rest of the country
Is contributed by Latino-owned businesses annually to the U.S. economy.
Latino-owned businesses receive less than 2% of the available Venture Capital funding in the U.S.
The odds of loan approval from national banks are 60% lower for Latino-owned businesses.
The U.S. Latino Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $4.1 trillion. 5th largest global economy.
9 Years of
Foundational Research
Explore the definitive collection of annual reports that have tracked the trajectory, challenges, and rapid growth of the Latino business ecosystem since 2015.
2025 Research Report
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2023 Research Report
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2022 Research Report
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2021 Research Report
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Closing the Gap
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The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Latino-Owned Businesses.
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2020 Research Report
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2019 Research Report
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2018 Research Report
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2017 Research Report
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2016 Research Report:
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2015 Research Report
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Download Full Report The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Latino-Owned Businesses.
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