Growing the U.S. Economy by Empowering Entrepreneurship

Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)

LBAN is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit growing the U.S. economy by empowering entrepreneurship nationwide. We support entrepreneurs and the ecosystems around them through research, education, and convening—helping businesses scale, create jobs, and expand opportunity for all.

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Why Latino Entrepreneurship Matters

Latino entrepreneurship is one of the fastest-growing forces in the U.S. economy. Latino entrepreneurs are starting businesses at higher rates, growing revenue faster, and creating jobs across industries, yet systemic gaps in access to capital, contracts, and networks continue to limit what’s possible.

LBAN works to close those gaps and unlock economic growth that benefits the entire country.

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$1.1 Trillion

Additional economic growth available to the U.S. economy if the entrepreneurial ecosystem gaps are addressed.

5 Million

Latino-owned businesses in the U.S.

26% are in Tech vs 20% for non-Latino-owned.

$800+ Billion

Is contributed by Latino-owned businesses annually to the U.S. economy

3.2 Million

People employed by Latino-owned companies in the U.S. Latino business owners growing payrolls at a rate more than twice the average.

44% vs. -3%

In the last 5 years the number of Latino-owned businesses grew by 44%, in that same period, the number of white-owned businesses decreased by 3%, without this growth the total number of businesses in the U.S. would have declined in the last 5 years.

Research & Insights

LBAN is a trusted national source of data and insight on Latino entrepreneurship. We produce the annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) report. This data is used by policymakers, financial institutions, corporations, and ecosystem leaders to inform decisions and expand opportunity.

Each year, LBAN shares these insights nationally at the State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit, helping shape a more accurate understanding of what drives growth in the U.S. economy.

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A program that supports entrepreneurs at every stage

LBAN Scaling Program. Learn more about our tracks.

LBAN Business Scaling Track

Designed for leaders of established U.S. based businesses and nonprofits generating $1M or more in annual revenue.

LBAN Startup Scaling Track

Designed for founders of U.S. based startups that have demonstrated traction and raised at least $1M from venture capital or angel investors.

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Convening and Growing the Ecosystem

LBAN brings entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers together to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem nationwide. Our flagship convening – the State of Latino Entrepreneurship (SOLE) Summit – gathers leaders from across the country to share research, build relationships, and accelerate solutions.

That community doesn’t end when the summit does. LBAN’s national network includes more than 1,600 alumni entrepreneurs, alongside mentors, capital providers, corporate partners, and ecosystem builders, all connected by relationships that lead to real outcomes: capital access, contracts, mentorship, collaboration, and long-term business growth.

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Growing the U.S. Economy by Empowering Entrepreneurship

Latino Business Action Network (LBAN)

Why Latino Entrepreneurship Matters

Research & Insights

A program that supports entrepreneurs at every stage

LBAN Business Scaling Track

LBAN Startup Scaling Track

Convening and Growing the Ecosystem

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