Direct Lender.
Builder. Partner.
Collective Social Capital is a direct private lender — not a broker — providing vertically integrated capital and construction solutions nationwide.
To seamlessly integrate every phase of the real estate lifecycle into a single, powerhouse ecosystem.
From initial property acquisition and strategic funding to architectural design, development, and ultimate disposition — we provide the end-to-end expertise required to maximize your asset's value.
Your entire real estate journey, unified. We eliminate the friction of fragmented projects by offering comprehensive expertise across every stage: acquisition, funding, design, development, and exit strategy. We don't just consult on properties — we engineer your success from concept to close.
Meet the Team
Markesia Akinbami
Co-Founder & CEO — Ducere Construction Services, Inc. · Founder, Komar Luxe Design Build
Seasoned real estate developer, designer, and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience. As Co-Founder & CEO of Ducere Construction Services, Inc. — a construction management company — Markesia has led multi-million-dollar projects across commercial and residential sectors throughout the Southeast. Beyond construction management, she brings extensive expertise to the full lifecycle of development.
One Partner. Every Phase. She streamlines the complexities of real estate by bringing consulting, funding, design, development, and divestment under one roof. Whether you are purchasing your first asset or optimizing a portfolio to sell or hold, she can provide the full-spectrum strategy to bring your vision to life.
$100M+
Commercial Projects
$10M+
Residential Pipeline
20+
Yrs Experience
Lucy Zelaya
Loan Coordinator
Lucy Zelaya is an integral part of the Collective Social Capital team, helping make every transaction smooth, organized, and seamless from start to finish.
With more than 16 years of experience in real estate and transaction management, Lucy brings strong expertise in loan coordination, pipeline management, client communication, and closing support. She works closely with borrowers, lenders, title companies, and agents to keep each transaction moving forward efficiently and with care.
Known for her proactive, solutions-focused approach, Lucy helps clients feel informed and confident throughout the process. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is passionate about supporting families and communities with clear communication.
Korey Akinbami
Principal — Collective Social Capital, Inc.
Real estate developer and private lender with an active construction portfolio across Georgia and the Southeast. Korey founded Collective Social Capital, Inc. to provide vertically integrated capital + construction solutions nationwide — giving investors, builders, and developers a single trusted relationship from loan origination to certificate of occupancy.
Korey, whose formal name is Korede Akinbami, leads the firm's capital and construction strategy.
Collective Social Capital, Inc.
Direct private lender funding Fix & Flip, Ground-Up Construction, DSCR, and Bridge deals across 40+ states.
Collective Construction Services, Inc.
Affiliated national network of licensed general contractors available to qualified borrowers — from ground break to CO. Always an option, never a requirement.
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