Transend Partners with Midland States Bank to Launch the First B2B Private-Label Working Capital Solution
Transend, the first B2B private-label working capital solution that is redefining how suppliers do business with their commercial customers, announced its strategic partnership with Midland States Bank, a subsidiary of Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
Through this partnership, Transend and Midland will take an innovative approach to traditional financing, offering dynamic payment solutions that empower suppliers to offer instant access to working capital at the point of commerce.
“To partner with such a forward-thinking community bank as Midland States Bank to launch the Transend platform nationally is such a privilege, and we’re incredibly excited about the impact we can have together in the commercial space with their team by our side,” said Matt Lekawa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Transend. “We’ve long admired Midland’s collaborative approach and we’re eager to help set a new standard for how banks responsibly work with FinTechs to help more businesses access financing.”
Transend and Midland share a partner-centric vision and through this strategic alliance, the companies will play a critical role in helping suppliers nationwide drive loyalty, increase sales, and accelerate accounts receivable with their commercial customers.
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“At Midland, we believe in building strong relationships not just with our borrowers, but also the businesses we align with, and the Transend team embodies the true spirit of partnership,” said Jeff Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer for Midland States Bank. “It’s inspiring to collaborate with a company who operates with the same level of regulatory and compliance rigor as we do, and we look forward to what we’ll be able to accomplish together.”
