Maycomb Capital
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HOW WE WORK

Knowing your borrower isn’t just good values. 
It’s good business.

We start every loan with a conversation.

Most lenders ask how much. We ask what for. We want to understand each organization. How it’s built, how it’s funded, and what’s standing between where they are, and where they want to be.

The organizations we work with don’t always fit the standard lending mold. They’re nonprofits navigating government contracts that pay slowly. Bootstrapped businesses that others won’t touch because they don’t understand the sector. Venture-backed companies that need a partner, not a transaction. But what they have in common is a mission that’s working, and a need for capital that fits the way they operate.

So we build loans that do just that. We start with the understanding that no two organizations are alike. Structure terms that match how they operate. Deploy capital only when they need it. And when challenges come up—because they always do—we’re at the table, not on the sidelines. We stay engaged through the life of the loan because we’re invested in success. Financially, and genuinely.

And when a loan reaches its conclusion, that’s not the end of the relationship. Some of our most valued partnerships began with a single loan and grew from there.

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The same discipline that makes a great lender makes a great partner.

The rigor we bring to every loan—the deep sector knowledge, the careful structuring, the ongoing engagement—is the same rigor we bring to the way we work with every partner. We track impact as closely as we track economics. We keep them current on the policy landscape, regulatory shifts, and market dynamics that affect the sectors we invest in.

Together, we see the market more clearly. However you choose to partner with us, that commitment doesn’t change.

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Is there something specific you’re trying to accomplish?

Some institutional and other sophisticated asset owners come to us with a specific conviction—a sector they want to focus on, a geography they care deeply about, an idea they’ve been developing for years but haven’t found the right vehicle, or team, to execute. That’s exactly why we built Tailored Impact Solutions. Our partners bring the vision, we provide decades of impact investing experience, operational capabilities, and expertise to help translate those objectives into actionable strategy.

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“Growing a behavioral health practice means hiring staff and opening space before the revenue comes in. Maycomb understood that timing and structured our loan around it, so we could expand our footprint while continuing to deliver the services families already rely on. Maycomb is truly invested in our work, our outcomes, and our team as individuals.”
Alison Peak, LCSW,
Executive Director, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions
Borrower
“Our clients want their capital working in communities, with results they can see. With that in mind, we diligence every manager, and Maycomb stood out for the discipline they bring to both credit and impact. We are glad to have Maycomb on our platform and to have supported the strategy directly ourselves.”
Sandra Osborne Kartt, CFA,
Deputy Chief Investment Officer, ImpactAssets
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Testimonials from investors and endorsements from borrowers reflect the personal views and experiences of the individuals providing them. These statements are not representative of all investors or borrowers, and are not guarantees of investment success, future performance or results. Investors and borrowers may have financial, business, or other interests that create conflicts of interest, including investments in Maycomb funds or ongoing relationships with borrowers backed by those funds. Such relationships may provide incentives to make favorable statements about Maycomb. No compensation was paid for these testimonials or endorsements.

Let’s talk about what’s possible.

Reach out. Tell us what you’re working on. And together, we’ll take it from there.

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