Avanti Finance
Series B in 2024
Avanti Finance develops digital financial inclusion platforms. It offers loan products and capital for third parties, aiming to provide accessible financing solutions to those underserved by traditional banking systems.
Sindhuja Microcredit
Series C in 2024
Sindhuja Microcredit Pvt Ltd, established in 2017 and headquartered in Patna, India, specializes in providing credit products tailored to the needs of self-employed women entrepreneurs in rural areas. The company offers micro finance and micro enterprise loans, focusing on digital and rural-focused financial services to cater to the bottom of the pyramid market.
YoFio develops financial solutions for businesses, focusing on microcredit services. Their key product is an app that enables users to purchase goods or services from partnered stores on credit, with the option to pay later in installments.
Juhudi Kilimo
Debt Financing in 2024
Juhudi Kilimo provides asset financing, technical assistance, and business training to smallholder farmers and rural agribusinesses in Kenya. The company offers loans for dairy cows and goats, poultry, pigs, rabbits, fish farming, and other livestock, as well as financing for agricultural equipment, irrigation, agro-processing and energy-related equipment, and vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles to transport farm goods. It operates as a microfinance institution focused on empowering rural livelihoods by delivering transformative financing alongside financial literacy and technical training. Founded in 2004 and based in Nairobi, Juhudi Kilimo supports clients across rural Kenya with flexible financing solutions designed to expand agricultural productivity and income.
Avanti Finance
Series B in 2023
Avanti Finance develops digital financial inclusion platforms. It offers loan products and capital for third parties, aiming to provide accessible financing solutions to those underserved by traditional banking systems.
MyCredit Limited
Debt Financing in 2023
MyCredit Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in a range of financial services. The company provides various loan products, including business loans and salary loans, as well as guarantees such as bid bonds and performance bonds. In addition to these services, MyCredit offers leasing options and a comprehensive suite of insurance products that encompass motor insurance, personal accident coverage, burglary insurance, and agricultural insurance, among others. By catering to diverse financial needs, MyCredit aims to support individuals and businesses in achieving their financial goals.
Yellow
Debt Financing in 2023
Yellow is a fintech company dedicated to delivering impactful products and services to rural households through a widespread sales network. The company specializes in the last mile distribution of affordable pay-as-you-go solar home systems, targeting low-income communities. By leveraging innovative financing solutions, Yellow aims to enhance access to renewable energy, thereby improving the quality of life for its customers in underserved areas.
Tienda Pago
Series B in 2022
Tienda Pago is a merchant support platform designed to assist small merchants in emerging markets by facilitating mobile cashless payments and financing for inventory purchases. The company focuses on creating an ecosystem where both distributors and traders can thrive by offering a closed-loop payment mechanism that leverages mobile technology. This system allows merchants to buy high-demand products on credit, thereby increasing their sales and profit margins. Tienda Pago's platform addresses inefficiencies in traditional payment methods, enabling seamless cashless transactions and supporting the growth of small businesses within its network. Through its services, Tienda Pago aims to promote collaboration among participants, encouraging more traders and distributors to engage with its innovative solutions.
Avanti Finance
Series A in 2021
Avanti Finance develops digital financial inclusion platforms. It offers loan products and capital for third parties, aiming to provide accessible financing solutions to those underserved by traditional banking systems.
Avanti Finance
Series A in 2021
Avanti Finance develops digital financial inclusion platforms. It offers loan products and capital for third parties, aiming to provide accessible financing solutions to those underserved by traditional banking systems.
Avanti Finance
Debt Financing in 2021
Avanti Finance develops digital financial inclusion platforms. It offers loan products and capital for third parties, aiming to provide accessible financing solutions to those underserved by traditional banking systems.
BizCapital
Series B in 2020
BizCapital is a financial services provider that specializes in offering loans to small and micro businesses that lack access to traditional banking institutions. The company employs a digital evaluation system that quickly analyzes and ranks loan requests, allowing for rapid funding decisions. By leveraging technology, BizCapital streamlines the loan application process, enabling clients to secure the necessary funds to support their business operations efficiently through an online lending platform.
Aashiyaan Housing & Development Finance
Seed Round in 2018
Aashiyaan Housing and Development Finance Pvt. Ltd. is a housing finance company based in Kolkata, India, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing housing finance solutions to individuals in the informal sector, including low-income groups such as small business owners, taxi drivers, and other entrepreneurs. Aashiyaan offers a range of financial products, including micro housing finance for self-construction, home purchases, home repairs, extensions, and loans against property. By focusing on the financial needs of these underserved communities, Aashiyaan aims to facilitate homeownership and improve living conditions for its clients, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas of eastern India.
Tienda Pago
Series A in 2018
Tienda Pago is a merchant support platform designed to assist small merchants in emerging markets by facilitating mobile cashless payments and financing for inventory purchases. The company focuses on creating an ecosystem where both distributors and traders can thrive by offering a closed-loop payment mechanism that leverages mobile technology. This system allows merchants to buy high-demand products on credit, thereby increasing their sales and profit margins. Tienda Pago's platform addresses inefficiencies in traditional payment methods, enabling seamless cashless transactions and supporting the growth of small businesses within its network. Through its services, Tienda Pago aims to promote collaboration among participants, encouraging more traders and distributors to engage with its innovative solutions.
PEG
Debt Financing in 2016
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
RGVN (North East) Microfinance
Venture Round in 2014
RGVN (North East) Microfinance Limited is a registered Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) based in Guwahati, India, founded in 2008. The company operates 149 branches across West Bengal and the Northeastern region of India, focusing on providing financial services to underprivileged households. RGVN aims to enhance access to health, education, and livelihood opportunities by offering consumer financing, including loans for micro-businesses and subsidized loans for welfare purposes. The organization is committed to good governance, professionalism, integrity, and transparency, with a vision to positively impact the lives of its clients, serving approximately 500,000 clients in the region.
Sulaxmi Finance
Venture Round in 2009
Sulaxmi Finance Private Limited (SFPL) [previously known as Heathrow Investments Private Limited (HIPL)] is a non-deposit taking NBFC, duly regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). SFPL operates under the brand name of “Sulaxmi”, which translates to “well-intentioned wealth” in Hindi. Presently, SFPL is solely dedicated to urban microfinance, chiefly in Northern India. The chief promoter of SFPL is Dr. Sunita Sharma, a social worker, teacher and writer of national fame, who has been felicitated by the President of India.