Lightrock

Lightrock, formerly known as LGT Lightstone Aspada, is a venture capital firm based in Bangalore, India, specializing in early-stage and growth capital investments across various sectors. The firm primarily focuses on fintech, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, education, and essential services, targeting companies that demonstrate scalable and technology-driven business models. Lightrock typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in businesses with annual revenues in the same range, with a particular interest in models that enhance employability, improve healthcare delivery, and address basic utility needs. The firm does not engage in real estate investments or funding prototypes and business plans. Lightrock aims to support purpose-driven entrepreneurs in underserved markets, contributing to job creation and improved livelihoods. Operating as a subsidiary of LGT Group Foundation since 2019, Lightrock is part of a global private equity platform that emphasizes sustainable business practices and innovation for systemic change.

Kushal Agrawal

Partner and CFO

Kushal Agrawal

CFO and Partner

Saleem Asaria

Partner

André Aubert

Partner

Kevin Bone

Partner

Thomas B. Brown

Partner

Matthew Clark

Partner

Arnab Dutta

Investor

Manmath Goel

Investor

Sascha Graf

Partner

Etienne Haubold

Partner

Aditi Kambli

Investor

Pravishka Mehrotra

Investor

Shakir Merali

Partner

Maija Nykänen

Principal

Roberto Paganoni Ph.D

CEO and Member of the Executive Committee

Aarish Patell

Executive Director

Marcos Wilson Pereira

Partner, Head of Latin America

Tejasvi Ravi

Investor

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Vaidhehi Ravindran

Partner

Aarushi Sahu

Investor

Robert Schlachter

Partner

Michael Simmeth

Principal

Pal Erik Sjatil

Global Managing Partner and CEO

Kavya Sukumar

Principal

Divya Venkatavaraghavan

Principal

Ivan Vercoutere

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Nina Cardelús Vilalta

Investor

Thomas Weber

Managing Partner

Past deals in Retail Lending

Vivriti Capital

Series C in 2022
Vivriti Capital is a financial services company based in Chennai, India, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in providing a range of services including lending, investing, investment banking, and advisory services, with a focus on small enterprises and individuals who face challenges in accessing financial services. By leveraging data analytics and technology, Vivriti Capital tailors financial products to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including information technology, financial services, transportation, real estate, media, and retail, ensuring comprehensive support across various sectors.

4G Capital

Series C in 2022
4G Capital is a financial services provider based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on delivering credit and financial literacy training to micro-enterprises in Africa. Established in 2013, the company specializes in offering unsecured loans to self-employed traders in low-income informal markets, including agriculture and household goods. By utilizing proprietary machine learning technology, 4G Capital generates insights from traditionally underrepresented sectors, enabling the design of tailored credit products that align with clients' business needs and financial capabilities. Clients benefit from both micro-loans and a customized training program aimed at maximizing their earnings. With loans accessible via mobile money within minutes, 4G Capital addresses the significant finance gap affecting micro and small enterprises, which contribute over 30% to Kenya's GDP. The company has achieved impressive metrics, including a collection rate exceeding 94% and a substantial impact on client revenues, particularly among women and rural entrepreneurs. With operations expanding in Uganda and plans for further growth across Africa, 4G Capital aims to enhance financial inclusion and support sustainable business development in the region.

Smartcoin

Series B in 2022
SmartCoin Financials Private Limited operates a mobile app-based lending platform that specializes in providing unsecured loans to individuals outside the salaried class. Established in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, SmartCoin utilizes data science and machine learning algorithms to evaluate the risk profiles of potential borrowers in real time. The platform allows users to register, upload necessary documents, and select from various loan options. By leveraging a proprietary credit underwriting engine, it aggregates numerous data points from a customer's smartphone to create a tailored credit score. This technology enables SmartCoin to offer personalized loan products instantly, with funds transferred directly to the borrower’s bank account.

Selina Finance

Series B in 2022
Selina Finance Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, provides innovative digital finance services aimed at consumers and businesses. Recognizing the significant value tied up in UK homes and the reliance on costly consumer loans, credit cards, and overdrafts, the company offers flexible financing solutions that are designed to meet modern customer needs. Selina Finance enables individuals to assess their loan eligibility and provides credit facilities for property investors and businesses. By leveraging expertise in real estate, finance, and technology, Selina Finance aims to deliver a next-generation financing option that combines the flexibility of a current account, the affordability of a mortgage, and the ease of application typical of consumer loans.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

axio

Venture Round in 2021
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial technology company based in Mexico City that focuses on providing online financial solutions for micro entrepreneurs and small to mid-size enterprises. Founded in 2013, Konfio offers a range of products including fixed-rate loans, working capital loans, corporate credit cards, and online payment solutions. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm that combines data and technology to assess creditworthiness, enabling it to extend credit to clients who have been historically underserved by traditional banks. Additionally, Konfio provides business productivity software tools and a loyalty program, all designed to enhance the growth and productivity of its clients. Through its innovative approach, Konfio aims to facilitate economic growth by making financial services more accessible and affordable.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Aye Finance

Series E in 2020
Aye Finance is a finance company that provides business loans to micro and small businesses in Northern India.The company's mission is to provide innovative and customer-centered financial services to micro and small business through effective technology and robust processes. It works with a relevant technology to facilitate better financial inclusion and to consequently serve micro-enterprises. Aye Finance was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Vivriti Capital

Series B in 2020
Vivriti Capital is a financial services company based in Chennai, India, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in providing a range of services including lending, investing, investment banking, and advisory services, with a focus on small enterprises and individuals who face challenges in accessing financial services. By leveraging data analytics and technology, Vivriti Capital tailors financial products to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company serves a diverse array of industries, including information technology, financial services, transportation, real estate, media, and retail, ensuring comprehensive support across various sectors.

Smartcoin

Series A in 2020
SmartCoin Financials Private Limited operates a mobile app-based lending platform that specializes in providing unsecured loans to individuals outside the salaried class. Established in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, SmartCoin utilizes data science and machine learning algorithms to evaluate the risk profiles of potential borrowers in real time. The platform allows users to register, upload necessary documents, and select from various loan options. By leveraging a proprietary credit underwriting engine, it aggregates numerous data points from a customer's smartphone to create a tailored credit score. This technology enables SmartCoin to offer personalized loan products instantly, with funds transferred directly to the borrower’s bank account.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series D in 2020
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families, particularly those with informal incomes who often face challenges in accessing organized financial services. Ummeed Housing Finance aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize turnaround times for customers by utilizing technology in its processes. In addition to home loans and loans against property, the company also offers services for home renovation and construction, as well as insurance products, thereby supporting families in achieving their housing goals in a personalized and customer-friendly manner.

Aye Finance

Series D in 2019
Aye Finance is a finance company that provides business loans to micro and small businesses in Northern India.The company's mission is to provide innovative and customer-centered financial services to micro and small business through effective technology and robust processes. It works with a relevant technology to facilitate better financial inclusion and to consequently serve micro-enterprises. Aye Finance was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Shiksha Finance

Private Equity Round in 2019
Shiksha Financial Services India Private Limited is a non-bank finance company based in Chennai, India, that specializes in providing loans for asset creation, working capital, and school fees within the education sector. Founded in 2014, the company primarily targets education entrepreneurs, particularly those serving middle and low-income communities, to enhance access to quality education. Shiksha Finance offers asset finance loans to private schools, vocational institutes, and coaching centers, enabling them to develop infrastructure and acquire necessary resources. Additionally, the company provides student loans to groups of parents through schools or employers, addressing the financial barriers that schools face in expanding their facilities and improving educational outcomes.

Aye Finance

Venture Round in 2019
Aye Finance is a finance company that provides business loans to micro and small businesses in Northern India.The company's mission is to provide innovative and customer-centered financial services to micro and small business through effective technology and robust processes. It works with a relevant technology to facilitate better financial inclusion and to consequently serve micro-enterprises. Aye Finance was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series C in 2018
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families, particularly those with informal incomes who often face challenges in accessing organized financial services. Ummeed Housing Finance aims to enhance operational efficiency and minimize turnaround times for customers by utilizing technology in its processes. In addition to home loans and loans against property, the company also offers services for home renovation and construction, as well as insurance products, thereby supporting families in achieving their housing goals in a personalized and customer-friendly manner.

NeoGrowth

Series D in 2018
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

NeoGrowth

Venture Round in 2018
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

Shiksha Finance

Series A in 2017
Shiksha Financial Services India Private Limited is a non-bank finance company based in Chennai, India, that specializes in providing loans for asset creation, working capital, and school fees within the education sector. Founded in 2014, the company primarily targets education entrepreneurs, particularly those serving middle and low-income communities, to enhance access to quality education. Shiksha Finance offers asset finance loans to private schools, vocational institutes, and coaching centers, enabling them to develop infrastructure and acquire necessary resources. Additionally, the company provides student loans to groups of parents through schools or employers, addressing the financial barriers that schools face in expanding their facilities and improving educational outcomes.

Aye Finance

Series B in 2016
Aye Finance is a finance company that provides business loans to micro and small businesses in Northern India.The company's mission is to provide innovative and customer-centered financial services to micro and small business through effective technology and robust processes. It works with a relevant technology to facilitate better financial inclusion and to consequently serve micro-enterprises. Aye Finance was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2016
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

NeoGrowth

Venture Round in 2016
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

axio

Series B in 2016
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2015
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

axio

Series A in 2015
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

axio

Seed Round in 2014
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

NeoGrowth

Venture Round in 2014
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.
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