Atlanta – The Atlanta Dream announced today Lendistry is now the team’s Official Small Business Lender, part of a new multi-year partnership. As a new Dream partner, Lendistry’s brand will be featured prominently on arena signage and on the team’s social media.

“As sponsors and fans of women’s sports, we’ve seen the influence these athletes have on their fans, their teammates, and their communities. The empowerment across the board is undeniable, and that’s what we’re all about at Lendistry,” says Leeann Lynch, co-founder and COO of Lendistry. “Atlanta is such a dynamic hub for entrepreneurship and growth, and together with the Dream we’re expanding access to the resources that help entrepreneurs build momentum, grow their businesses, and bring their dreams to life.”

To showcase the impact of innovative small business financing and financial education, the Dream and Lendistry will spotlight local small businesses at multiple home games throughout the season. A designated Small Business Night, presented by Lendistry, will highlight and celebrate small businesses across Atlanta, emphasizing entrepreneurship, empowerment, and economic growth.

“We’re proud to partner with Lendistry to support the small businesses that are the backbone of Atlanta’s economy,” says Andrea Bailey, chief revenue officer for the Dream.  “At the Dream, we believe in showing up for our community in impactful ways, and this collaboration allows us to elevate local small businesses, increase their visibility, and celebrate the stories that make our city so dynamic.”

This new partnership aims to show Atlanta what it looks like when entrepreneurs have the resources they need to push boundaries and achieve their dreams.

About Lendistry

Lendistry (lendistry.com) is a small business lender, grant administrator, and a trusted resource for undercapitalized entrepreneurs. Lendistry has used proprietary technology to deploy over $10.5 billion to small businesses since its founding in 2015, partnering with state and federal governments and some of the most well-known brands in the U.S. Named a Best Place to Work in Fintech by American Banker in 2025, Lendistry has both Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certifications, is an SBA Preferred Lender and is the #2 non-bank SBA 7(a) lender in the country. In collaboration with The Center by Lendistry, a nonprofit business education organization, Lendistry helps business owners achieve their goals and prepare to scale.

About the Atlanta Dream Established in 2008, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast’s only WNBA franchise, playing its home games at Gateway Center Arena @ College Park.  This year the Dream will play five home games at State Farm Arena, continuing the organization’s commitment to elevating the game on the biggest stages. Dream games are telecast locally on Atlanta News First (WANF-TV). Since 2009, the Dream has produced 12 WNBA All-Stars, earned 11 playoff bids and made three WNBA finals appearances. For more information about the Dream, visit dream.wnba.com and follow @AtlantaDream on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok