Blake Kunitake
Vice President | Debt & Equity | MBP
- Role
- Vice President at Max Benjamin Partners
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Blake Kunitake
Blake Kunitake is a Vice President at Max Benjamin Partners (MBP) in Beverly Hills, where he is responsible for debt & equity placements, with a focus on client management, capital advisory, & deal origination. He works closely with investors, developers, & financial institutions to structure tailored financing solutions that align with his clients’ strategic objectives.Prior to MBP, Blake was a Senior Associate at CBRE’s Capital Markets Debt & Structured Finance group, where he specialized in originating, structuring, and executing complex debt placements across various asset classes. Blake also headed CBRE’s National SBA Program, developing strategies to expand the firm’s small business lending platform, executing all internal SBA financing needs, & enhancing access to capital for growing enterprises as it relates to real estate.Prior to CBRE, Blake was a Commercial Loan Officer at Silvergate Bank, where he focused on originating & facilitating financing for property acquisition, asset repositioning, & asset exit strategies all over the West Coast, while fostering long-term client deposit relationships.His deep understanding of capital markets combined with hands-on experience in banking & structured finance, has been instrumental in delivering successful outcomes for a diverse range of clients. A native of LA, Blake earned his degree from the University of San Diego.Contact at b••••••••@mbpartners.com.Lic.
Experience
Vice President
Apr 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Max Benjamin Partners is a boutique real estate investment bank based in Beverly Hills that specializes in providing innovative capital solutions to real estate developers and investors. Our vast network of international and domestic capital providers, our creative and comprehensive approach to the capital stack, and our willingness to go above and beyond for our clients allows us to deliver the most competitive financing options on the market.
Education
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance and Real Estate
University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business
Finance and Real Estate
Florence University of the Arts
Business Statistics
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Social Media
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
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