Key Takeaways
- No green card required — EAD and US entity qualify
- Fund freight brokerage, 3PL operations, and warehouse buildout
- Afghan, Ethiopian, and Venezuelan logistics professionals build US companies
- Revenue-based repayment fits contract-based logistics cash flow
- 48-hour decisions
Logistics and supply chain management is a sector where asylee professionals — engineers, operations managers, customs specialists — have built substantial US businesses. Afghan logistics professionals who managed supply chains for NATO operations in Afghanistan have launched freight brokerages and 3PL companies in the US. Venezuelan operations managers who ran PDVSA supply chains have entered US logistics consulting and warehousing. Ethiopian and Eritrean entrepreneurs operate freight and logistics businesses serving African import/export trade lanes.
Logistics Businesses We Fund
- Freight brokerages (asset-light, commission-based)
- Third-party logistics (3PL) operations
- Warehousing and fulfillment centers
- Last-mile delivery operations
- Cross-border and customs brokerage
- Cold chain and temperature-controlled logistics
What We Fund
Working capital for freight brokerages to fund carrier payments before shipper invoices clear; warehouse deposits and equipment; forklift and dock equipment purchases; fulfillment software and WMS systems; staff payroll for warehouse operators. Minimum: $25,000/month in logistics revenue, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Freight brokerages with EAD, a US entity, and $25,000+/month in broker revenue qualify.
$25,000/month, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Yes. Carrier payment float is one of the most common capital needs for freight brokers. Bankable's working capital bridges this gap.
Yes. 3PL operators with documented client contracts and revenue qualify.
Yes. Forklifts, pallet racking, conveyor systems, and dock equipment are fundable via equipment financing.
Yes. Licensed customs brokers qualify based on brokerage revenue.
Business bank statements, TMS or load board records, and carrier/shipper contracts.
Yes. Multi-location expansion is a common use case for established 3PL operators.