Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The company focuses on improving access to credit and financial resources for small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. Lidya enables businesses to open online accounts quickly, manage their funds, and access necessary credit to facilitate growth. Utilizing mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring algorithms, the platform offers tools and dashboards that help businesses monitor their cash flow and receivables. This approach allows users to build their credit profiles, which can lead to higher credit limits and more affordable financing options. Lidya aims to empower businesses with the financial tools they need to succeed and plan for the future.
Kubo.financiero is the only 100% digital regulated finance company in Mexico. It offers savings accounts, personal loans and term deposits to its clients. Kubo’s lean model allows for lower interest rates for borrowers and higher return rates for depositors and investors. Its innovative model and strategic approach aim to encourage a “multiplier effect” to generate and strengthen Mexico’s emerging middle class through customer-centered financial services.
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.
Amartha is a financial technology company that connects micro and SME business partners with investors.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Shopopop is a collaborative delivery platform that facilitates the connection between individuals looking to deliver groceries and those in need of home delivery services. The platform allows users to turn their daily journeys into profitable opportunities by delivering items for others in exchange for a small fee. By linking vendors with customers, Shopopop aims to streamline the process of grocery delivery, ensuring that users receive their purchases conveniently at home without complications. This innovative approach not only enhances local commerce but also promotes a shared economy, benefiting both deliverers and recipients.
Lidya is a financial services platform based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The company focuses on improving access to credit and financial resources for small and medium enterprises in emerging markets. Lidya enables businesses to open online accounts quickly, manage their funds, and access necessary credit to facilitate growth. Utilizing mobile-first technology and proprietary credit scoring algorithms, the platform offers tools and dashboards that help businesses monitor their cash flow and receivables. This approach allows users to build their credit profiles, which can lead to higher credit limits and more affordable financing options. Lidya aims to empower businesses with the financial tools they need to succeed and plan for the future.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Greenlight Planet Inc develops and manufactures solar lighting and energy devices. It manufactures solar lighting devices, including solar lamps, solar lanterns with mobile charger, and home energy systems. The company offers its products through a network of distributors and it also offers its product online. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with additional offices in Mumbai, India; and Nairobi, Kenya.
First Access is a financial technology company that offers a smart data platform for emerging market financial institutions. Micro and SME lenders have a clear path to a digital future. With an intuitive user experience for digitizing paper-based operations, institutions can collect rich data, monitor trends, and then automate processes while gaining more trust in the data. First Access has leveraged its credit scoring experience to allow incremental change without disrupting day-to-day operations. Financial institutions can grow more sophisticated with data, incorporating machine learning insights as it goes. The company's mission is to turn data into financial opportunity by helping lenders around the world digitize and automate access to credit with powerful, user-friendly technology. First Access was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York.
ComparaOnline is a price comparison platform allowing customers to make an informed decision when purchasing complex financial products, while optimizing customer acquisition for financial companies. It is designed for insurance and financial products. ComparaOnline also has experience in sales execution, saving customer`s time, and improving the user experience. It partners with banks and insurance providers. ComparaOnline was launched in 2009 by Sebastian Valin and is based in Santiago.
Simply Move helps you to move, organize your installation in your new home and allows you to save hundreds of dollars in savings.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Kubo.financiero is the only 100% digital regulated finance company in Mexico. It offers savings accounts, personal loans and term deposits to its clients. Kubo’s lean model allows for lower interest rates for borrowers and higher return rates for depositors and investors. Its innovative model and strategic approach aim to encourage a “multiplier effect” to generate and strengthen Mexico’s emerging middle class through customer-centered financial services.
Private Equity Round in 2016
Moviired is an agent network that provides commercial network offering the broadest portfolio of transactional services. Users both in Physical Points and with Allied MOViiRED App can find solutions like recharges to cell phone, payment of bills for public and private services or purchase of digital content such as Spotify, Xbox, Play Station, and more. The company's business models accompany allies to increase the income and make life much easier for Colombians. Moviired wa founded on 2002 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Brazil Plus Investment Management Ltd. is a privately owned investment manager. It provides its services to small and medium-sized companies. The firm invests in fixed income markets of the emerging nations. It invests in receivables. The firm launches and manages Credit Receivables Investment Funds. Brazil Plus Investment Management Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil with an additional office in Stamford, Connecticut.
Private Equity Round in 2014
Vaatsalya Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. owns and operates a chain of hospitals in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The company offers pharmacy, laboratory, emergency, ambulance, causality, dialysis, radiology, and operation, as well as general medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology services. It also operates clinics. Vaatsalya Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is based in Bengaluru, India. It has hospitals in Gadag, Hassan, Shimoga, Hubli, Mysuru, Chickmagaluru, and Narasannapeta, India.
The Family Doctor operates a network of clinics in Bengaluru and Pune, providing a comprehensive range of outpatient healthcare services. These include general physician care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, orthopedics, ENT, general surgery, and physiotherapy. The clinics address various health issues, such as infections, respiratory diseases, chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, and women's and children's health concerns. Additionally, they offer diagnostics, health check-ups, and non-invasive treatments for skin, hair, and nail problems. The Family Doctor emphasizes accessible and affordable healthcare, allowing patients to manage their health records online, track vital statistics, and schedule appointments easily. Founded in 2011, the company strives to enhance primary healthcare delivery through the integration of modern technology and practices, ensuring families receive trustworthy medical attention in a convenient setting.
Private Equity Round in 2012
Accion is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. The organization partners with financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable financial solutions that benefit individuals, small businesses, and communities. Accion's initiatives include providing advisory services, targeted coaching, and governance support for startups, particularly in the fintech sector. Through its investment initiative, Venture Lab, Accion invests in early-stage fintech startups that leverage innovative technologies and business models to improve access to financial services. Venture Lab offers both capital and strategic support, helping these startups scale their operations and enhance their impact. Accion's mission is to create a financially inclusive world by challenging industry norms and engaging with leaders and regulators to foster a more equitable financial landscape.
Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.
Greenlight Planet Inc develops and manufactures solar lighting and energy devices. It manufactures solar lighting devices, including solar lamps, solar lanterns with mobile charger, and home energy systems. The company offers its products through a network of distributors and it also offers its product online. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with additional offices in Mumbai, India; and Nairobi, Kenya.
Vienova is a rapidly growing education company. It currently has six operational schools around Delhi. The company goal is to provide scalable and affordable K-12 education directly to students in semi-urban areas. It operates in the affordable segment of the Indian education system. The company provides private state certified schooling for grades K -12 in semi urban areas in India. Most children are from families that are considered low income, with some from poor families that qualify for scholarships from the management company.
Vortex Engineering Private Limited specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing automated teller machines (ATMs) for banks in India and abroad. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software and services for ATM management, aimed at maximizing ATM availability and providing tailored solutions for banks and service providers. Vortex's product range includes the Ecoteller, a low-power ATM suitable for various settings, a small bunch note acceptor for instant cash deposits, and the Gramateller Duo, which operates on solar power for non-metropolitan areas. Additionally, Vortex provides two operational models for its services: a hosted model at its data center and a customer-hosted model at the bank's facilities. Their offerings include an ATM management center, managed services for monitoring, and a marketing platform for banks to promote advertisements on ATM screens. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Chennai, Vortex Engineering is committed to enhancing self-service banking capabilities in emerging markets and exports its products to customers in Asia and Africa.
Private Equity Round in 2011
Vitas Group specializes in providing responsible financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises, focusing on underserved populations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, the organization consolidates locally-registered microfinance companies, thereby enhancing access to commercial funding sources, including debt and equity investments, as well as technical assistance grants. These resources empower businesses to improve existing operations and explore new opportunities for sustainable growth. Vitas Group is dedicated to developing financial products and services that meet the specific needs of its clients, ultimately fostering long-term business development and contributing to the economic strength of global communities.