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Annapurna Finance is a microfinance venture that works for the financial and economic upliftment of underserved and unreached women. The company's purpose is the growth of the microfinance operation in the areas which are still away from the formal financial system of the economy and offer livelihood support to the poor households by providing financial and technical support to build up the entrepreneurial skill for the effective undertaking of business activities. It brings economically backward clients to the mainstream, offering need based financial services at its doorstep.

Electronica Finance Limited (EFL) is a Non-Banking Finance Company. Incepted in 1990, EFL was among the first few NBFC’s to provide loans for machinery purchases. Over the years, EFL has diversified into various segments catering to a large product portfolio that includes business loans, working capital loans, and industrial property loans in addition to its flagship product of machinery loans.

Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in sustainable seafood products. Founded in 2012, the company aims to disrupt the seafood industry by offering innovative and authentic fish meat alternatives. Its product range includes wild American salmon, tuna, crab, and cod, all sourced sustainably. Fishpeople Seafood focuses on promoting healthy eating habits while ensuring environmental responsibility, making it a notable player in the grocery retail sector.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited is a banking institution in India that focuses on serving financially unserved and underserved segments, with a commitment to enhancing financial inclusion. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the bank operates through Treasury, Retail Banking, and Corporate/Wholesale Banking segments. It offers a wide range of banking products, including savings and current accounts, various deposit schemes, and an extensive suite of loan products. These loans cater to diverse needs, such as group loans for business, education, and agriculture, individual loans, housing loans, and loans for micro and small enterprises. The bank also provides mobile, phone, and online banking services, along with debit cards and various insurance products. As of March 31, 2020, Ujjivan operated 575 banking outlets and 475 ATMs across India. It is a subsidiary of Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, which began as a non-banking financial company in 2005, dedicated to serving the economically active poor.