Gic

GIC Pte. Ltd. is a sovereign wealth fund wholly owned by the Government of Singapore, established in 1981 to manage the country’s foreign reserves. The firm focuses on securing Singapore's financial future by investing across a diverse range of asset classes in both public and private markets. Its investment strategy includes public and private equity, with particular emphasis on health care, financial services, natural resources, real estate, and fixed income, as well as alternative markets such as foreign exchange and commodities. GIC also engages in venture capital, providing seed capital to start-ups and growth companies. The organization operates through subsidiaries that specialize in various investment categories and maintains a global presence with offices in key financial centers around the world. GIC aims to achieve sustainable long-term returns above global inflation, thereby fulfilling its responsibility to preserve and enhance Singapore's financial reserves for future generations.

Ethel Chen

SVP, Venture Capital and Technology Investing

Chow Kiat Lim

CEO and Founder

Sam Rosen

Investor

Bryan Yeo

Chief Investment Officer, Public Equities

Past deals in Retail Lending

Parafin

Series C in 2024
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.

Addi

Venture Round in 2024
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.

Parafin

Series B in 2022
Parafin is a financial infrastructure company that specializes in providing embedded financial products for small businesses through various online platforms. By simplifying the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support, Parafin enables small businesses to thrive even in uncertain economic conditions. The company has successfully partnered with major platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, DoorDash, and TikTok, extending over $8 billion in financing offers to support hundreds of thousands of businesses. Parafin's end-to-end payment processing solutions and one-click financing options empower retail sellers to enhance their gross merchandising volume while unlocking new revenue streams.

Addi

Series C in 2021
Addi is a technology company that provides consumer credit and point-of-sale financing solutions. Its application enables customers to apply for credit at the moment of purchase at partner retailers and to pay for purchases in interest-free installments, supporting affordable financing for shopping needs and expanding digital commerce.

Affirm

Series G in 2020
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Affirm

Series F in 2019
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.

Bandhan Bank

Private Equity Round in 2018
Bandhan Bank Limited is a commercial bank based in Kolkata, India, established in 2015. It offers a wide range of financial services across the country, with a focus on both micro banking and general banking. The bank provides various asset and liability products, including savings, current, fixed deposit, and corporate salary accounts, as well as retail loans such as home loans, personal loans, gold loans, MSME loans, small enterprise loans, microloans for home-based businesses, and agriculture loans. Additionally, Bandhan Bank offers investment services in sovereign securities, card services, Internet and mobile banking, ATM services, trading, NRI services, and distributes third-party products. As of March 31, 2020, the bank operated 1,018 branches, 3,346 banking units, 195 home loan centers, and 485 ATMs.

Affirm

Series E in 2017
Affirm is a financial technology company that offers consumer installment loans at the point of sale through its Buy with Affirm platform. Shoppers can select Affirm at checkout and pay for purchases in fixed monthly installments with real-time decisioning and upfront, transparent terms, avoiding hidden fees. The company provides a digital and mobile‑first platform that includes a point‑of‑sale payment solution for merchants and a consumer app, and it partners with thousands of merchants across categories such as home, travel, electronics, apparel, and beauty. Revenue comes from merchant networks and related services, including virtual card networks, with the majority of business generated in the United States, and ongoing activity in Canada and other regions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Chicago, Affirm aims to offer an accessible alternative to traditional credit that improves budgeting and financial clarity for consumers.
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