2025 Year in Review: Sean Silverbrook, BEB Capital

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? 

Our biggest 2025 milestone was launching BEB Credit Opportunity Fund II, a major validation of our performance and strategy as an active value-add bridge lender. Fund II expanded our capacity to provide fast, creative, non-bank capital and strengthened our ability to support sponsors nationwide with reliable, execution-focused financing.

What emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or market sector in 2026? 

In 2026, we expect strong opportunities driven by private equity returning to CRE and increasing acquisition activity. Small-bay industrial, IOS, and necessity-based strip centers continue to show resilient fundamentals and real value-add upside. Sponsors are seeking fast, relationship-driven lenders, and expanded note-on-note partnerships will further support scalable growth.