Francesco Filia

CEO and CIO

Past deals in Lending

Tide

Debt Financing in 2025
Tide is a business banking platform focused exclusively on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Its mission is to streamline banking and administrative tasks for business owners, enabling them to save time and money. The platform allows users to open accounts quickly and provides a range of tools designed to automate essential activities, such as invoicing and expense management. Additionally, Tide offers integrations with accounting software, auto-categorization of transactions, payroll services, and credit options. By focusing solely on the needs of SMEs, Tide aims to deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of small businesses. As a result, Tide is emerging as a leader in the UK’s SME challenger banking sector.

Addi

Debt Financing in 2025
Addi is a technology company specializing in credit and banking solutions, particularly through its point-of-sale lending application. This platform enables consumers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase in partner retail stores, facilitating interest-free installment payments. By offering a buy now, pay later option, Addi aims to enhance digital commerce and provide borrowers with quick and affordable financing for their shopping needs.

Forus Financial

Debt Financing in 2025
Forus Financial operates a debt marketplace designed to address the funding gap for small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia. By leveraging application programming interface-driven underwriting technology, the company facilitates online investments in a range of alternative loans. This approach allows small and medium businesses to secure financing more efficiently and expedites the funding process, ultimately saving time for both borrowers and investors. Forus Financial's platform aims to enhance access to capital, supporting the growth and development of businesses in the region.

First Circle

Series B in 2024
First Circle, founded in 2015 and based in Taguig, Philippines, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia. The company offers a range of services, including consumer lending, mortgages, and asset-based lending, with a focus on short-term loans that are collateral-free. First Circle aims to support business owners in their growth endeavors by leveraging advanced technology, data analytics, and a user-friendly online platform. Additionally, the company provides dedicated customer support and resources to foster a community of business owners, ultimately enhancing opportunities for SMEs to thrive.

Plata Card

Debt Financing in 2024
Plata is a financial platform poised to revolutionize how people interact with money through an easy-to-use, personalized, and trustworthy ecosystem. The company brings inclusive access to premium financial products and best-in-class customer support to each and every Mexican. Introducing the Plata Card, a credit card with cutting-edge technology and security that rewards our customers with real cashback on the purchases they choose, and the only one offering up to a payment period.

Arcadia Finance

Seed Round in 2023
Arcadia Finance is an open-source financial technology platform designed to facilitate the discovery, investment, and management of yield-bearing assets on blockchains. The platform addresses issues of collateral fragmentation and illiquidity associated with tokenized assets. Arcadia offers a range of services, including asset management for concentrated liquidity positions, instant leverage, and smart contract accounts that allow users to store digital assets and secure loans by using these assets as collateral. Through these features, Arcadia enables users to efficiently manage their digital assets and provide liquidity, enhancing the overall functionality of the decentralized finance ecosystem.

smeGo

Debt Financing in 2023
Established in 2016, smeGo (former SME Finance) is reinventing financing for SMEs and building AI-driven financial technology platform which takes incredibly quick lending decisions that allows to bring the best financing solutions for small and medium enterprises in EU. The company offers funding solutions, data-driven financial solutions tailored to digital businesses and SMEs, business loans, credit lines, invoice finance, factoring, leasing and revenue-based financing. smeGo believes that small and medium enterprises need tailor-made, fast, and easily accessible financing solutions that facilitate their establishment in the market, help them be more flexible, acquire greater negotiating power with suppliers and partners, enable them to smoothly manage their operations, and obtain insurance against the challenges they can face at the start-up or early stages of their operations.

Arrenda

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Arrenda is a fintech startup that provides financial products in Latin America. Its flagship product is revenue based financing for the real estate sector; advancing up to 12 months of rent payments to landlords through its digital platform. Arrenda was founded in 2022 and is based in Mexico City.

Stashfin

Series C in 2022
Stashfin is a digital lending platform that offers personal loans and Credit Line Cards, providing individuals with the flexibility to access funds and convert them into manageable EMIs. The platform aims to enhance financial health for its customers, promoting inclusivity and economic independence. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, Stashfin has disrupted traditional banking models by delivering easy-to-use digital lending solutions. It offers a variety of loan options, including personal, medical, and home renovation loans, ensuring a seamless borrowing experience. Stashfin has gained the trust of millions of clients and has built a reputation for reliability and innovation in the financial services sector.

Flexiloans

Series B in 2022
FlexiLoans is a Mumbai-based lending platform that provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with quick and flexible access to funding. Established in 2016, the platform addresses the challenge faced by many SMEs, as over 80% of loan applications are rejected by traditional financial institutions due to insufficient credit history or collateral. By leveraging data analytics and technology, FlexiLoans offers a unique online marketplace that facilitates customized loans and financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. The platform connects loan seekers with investors, enabling SMEs to secure funds for various purposes, including business expansion and seasonal inventory. FlexiLoans aims to revolutionize the lending landscape in India by utilizing alternative scoring methods, thereby tapping into the significant demand from underserved SMEs.

Flexiloans

Debt Financing in 2022
FlexiLoans is a Mumbai-based lending platform that provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with quick and flexible access to funding. Established in 2016, the platform addresses the challenge faced by many SMEs, as over 80% of loan applications are rejected by traditional financial institutions due to insufficient credit history or collateral. By leveraging data analytics and technology, FlexiLoans offers a unique online marketplace that facilitates customized loans and financing options tailored to the specific needs of businesses. The platform connects loan seekers with investors, enabling SMEs to secure funds for various purposes, including business expansion and seasonal inventory. FlexiLoans aims to revolutionize the lending landscape in India by utilizing alternative scoring methods, thereby tapping into the significant demand from underserved SMEs.

GRID Finance

Debt Financing in 2022
GRID Finance is reshaping banking and financial services in Ireland by developing innovative financial products tailored for the modern generation. The company aims to facilitate access to funding for individuals, local businesses, and community organizations while also helping them manage their finances more effectively. By fostering an online community that supports itself through contemporary financial solutions, GRID Finance seeks to redefine the concept of community banking. Its flagship product, a peer-to-peer financing platform known as the GRID, connects individuals looking to invest their money with those in need of financial support. This platform enables users to lend to local businesses, contribute to community initiatives, and assist family and friends, thereby promoting a collaborative financial ecosystem. Additionally, GRID Finance offers business loans designed for creditworthy enterprises requiring quick access to funds, with flexible repayment options based on daily income, allowing businesses to invest in refurbishments, marketing, and equipment upgrades.

Zvilo

Debt Financing in 2022
Zvilo is a digital platform that seeks to unlock capital for the Balkans.

Plurall

Debt Financing in 2022
Plurall is developing an AI-driven financial application aimed at the over 8 million entrepreneurs in Colombia who have been excluded from traditional banking services. Recognized as the most entrepreneurial country globally, Colombia has a significant portion of its workforce engaged in self-employment. Plurall aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering micro and commercial lending products, mobile payment solutions, and other essential financial services tailored to the needs of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). By leveraging technology and data science, Plurall provides critical access to working capital, mobile banking, and B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) options, initially focusing on the Colombian market before expanding throughout Latin America. The company collaborates with reputable investors and partners, including Fasanara and Visa, to fulfill its mission of supporting underserved entrepreneurs.

Twig

Series A in 2022
Twig is a circular economy-oriented fintech company. It turn things into cash instantly, power the circular economy and carbon offset lifestyle.

Fronted

Seed Round in 2021
Fronted is a London-based startup focused on simplifying the rental process for tenants. The company provides financial services designed to offer an alternative to large upfront deposits, allowing renters to pay their rental deposits in smaller, manageable installments. By covering the full amount of the deposit upfront, Fronted enables customers to secure their rentals without the burden of a hefty initial payment. This innovative approach aims to alleviate financial pressure on renters, making it easier for them to access housing.

Fronted

Debt Financing in 2021
Fronted is a London-based startup focused on simplifying the rental process for tenants. The company provides financial services designed to offer an alternative to large upfront deposits, allowing renters to pay their rental deposits in smaller, manageable installments. By covering the full amount of the deposit upfront, Fronted enables customers to secure their rentals without the burden of a hefty initial payment. This innovative approach aims to alleviate financial pressure on renters, making it easier for them to access housing.

Viceversa

Seed Round in 2021
Viceversa is a financing service focused on providing capital to European digital businesses, emphasizing sustainable and ethical growth. The company offers equity-free investments and utilizes a data-driven approach to support clients in their development. Through its proprietary analytics platform, businesses can gain insights into their operations, access free capital, and receive investment guidance tailored to their needs. This platform connects directly to clients' accounts, ensuring transparency in funding decisions and facilitating a streamlined process where clients can receive a funding offer within three days. By prioritizing non-dilutive and guarantee-free capital options, Viceversa empowers companies to grow at their own pace without compromising ownership or control.

Fundsquire

Venture Round in 2021
Fundsquire helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by accessing their R&D tax return months in advance of a low-interest business loan. They provide research and development tax credit loans, grant advance funding, and revenue based finance services.

Fundsquire

Debt Financing in 2021
Fundsquire helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by accessing their R&D tax return months in advance of a low-interest business loan. They provide research and development tax credit loans, grant advance funding, and revenue based finance services.

Plurall

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plurall is developing an AI-driven financial application aimed at the over 8 million entrepreneurs in Colombia who have been excluded from traditional banking services. Recognized as the most entrepreneurial country globally, Colombia has a significant portion of its workforce engaged in self-employment. Plurall aims to enhance financial inclusion by offering micro and commercial lending products, mobile payment solutions, and other essential financial services tailored to the needs of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). By leveraging technology and data science, Plurall provides critical access to working capital, mobile banking, and B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) options, initially focusing on the Colombian market before expanding throughout Latin America. The company collaborates with reputable investors and partners, including Fasanara and Visa, to fulfill its mission of supporting underserved entrepreneurs.

Twig

Seed Round in 2021
Twig is a circular economy-oriented fintech company. It turn things into cash instantly, power the circular economy and carbon offset lifestyle.
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