Citigroup Inc. is a global diversified financial services holding company headquartered in New York, offering a wide range of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions across multiple regions, including North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through two main segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment provides traditional banking services such as retail banking, commercial banking, and credit card services to individual customers. In contrast, the ICG segment focuses on wholesale banking products and services, catering to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients with offerings that include investment banking, corporate lending, cash management, and securities services. Founded in 1812, Citigroup has established a significant global presence, operating numerous branches primarily in the United States, Mexico, and Asia.
Auxmoney GmbH operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer lending, facilitating loans between private consumers and investors. Founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, the platform offers a variety of loan options, including instant loans, installment loans, and loans for specific purposes such as education, vacations, and business start-ups. In addition to personal loans, auxmoney provides services such as factoring, credit lines, and commercial real estate financing. The platform allows investors to participate by funding loans, creating a bank-free borrowing system that benefits both borrowers and lenders.
Household Capital Pty Ltd is a financial services firm based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing retirement funding solutions that enable senior Australians to access and borrow against their home equity. By offering longevity income products, Household Capital aims to assist seniors in maintaining their quality of life and living independently in their own homes.
Auxmoney GmbH operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer lending, facilitating loans between private consumers and investors. Founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, the platform offers a variety of loan options, including instant loans, installment loans, and loans for specific purposes such as education, vacations, and business start-ups. In addition to personal loans, auxmoney provides services such as factoring, credit lines, and commercial real estate financing. The platform allows investors to participate by funding loans, creating a bank-free borrowing system that benefits both borrowers and lenders.
4G Capital, founded in 2013 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in providing instant access to credit for small businesses in Africa, particularly targeting the informal market. The company offers unsecured debt funding and financial literacy training tailored for micro-enterprises, including micro-business owners, rural traders, and female entrepreneurs. With a focus on enhancing sustainable growth, 4G Capital employs proprietary machine learning technology to gain insights into traditionally underserved sectors, allowing them to design scalable credit products that align with their clients’ financial circumstances. Clients can access loans via mobile money in under two minutes, facilitating quick and efficient funding. The company addresses the significant finance gap faced by micro and small enterprises in Africa, which often struggle to secure credit due to stringent collateral requirements. 4G Capital has achieved impressive metrics, including a collection rate exceeding 94% and a notable increase in client revenues. With operations in Kenya and Uganda, 4G Capital is expanding its reach across the continent, aiming to positively impact over 1 million people while fostering financial literacy and business success.