Creation Investments

Creation Investments Capital Management is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, with additional offices in Dallas, New York, Mexico City, and Bangalore. Founded in 2007, the firm focuses on growth equity investments in financial services providers operating in emerging markets, particularly targeting microfinance institutions, small and medium enterprise lenders, and other financial service entities that serve the unbanked and underbanked populations. Creation Investments aims to make investments ranging from $2 million to $30 million, often seeking majority stakes. The firm's portfolio includes sectors such as fintech, insurance, mobile money, and social ventures in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and technology. By investing in these areas, Creation Investments strives to enhance financial and social outcomes for communities at the bottom of the economic pyramid, thereby contributing to poverty reduction in developing regions.

Tyler Day

Director

Patrick Fisher

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner

Bryan Wagner

Partner

Vander Weele, Kenneth Dan

Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Lazar Zdravkovic

VP

41 past transactions

DD360

Venture Round in 2022
DD360 is an intelligent ecosystem for real estate developments.

Progcap

Series C in 2022
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

ReshaMandi

Series A in 2022
ReshaMandi is building a full-stack platform to organize the silk supply chain, provide services including quality testing, technical advisory, high-quality inputs, and market linkages, at each node of the silk supply chain.

Vivriti Capital

Series C in 2022
Vivriti Capital has been set up with the objective of creating the largest and most valuable platform for financial services, serving a client base of financial institutions, corporates, small enterprises, and individuals that lack efficient access to financial services. The founding team is committed to making Vivriti Capital a one-stop shop for all the debt requirements of its target clientele.

Oxyzo

Series A in 2022
Oxyzo specializes in providing tailored financial services aimed at transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into larger entities. The company offers customized credit solutions designed to help SMEs enhance their operations and revenue while improving profit margins. Oxyzo's services include low-interest, collateral-free loans with expedited processing times of up to 72 hours. Notably, the firm serves over 3,000 SMEs across India, disbursing substantial loan amounts annually. Key features of Oxyzo's offerings include a "Pay As Per Usage" model, which allows clients to pay interest only for the duration of credit usage without foreclosure charges, minimal documentation requirements for loan processing, and competitive interest rates starting at 1.5% per month. Additionally, clients can benefit from savings on raw material purchases through partnerships that provide discounts. Overall, Oxyzo positions itself as a leading lending option for SMEs in India, focusing on their unique financial needs.

Vastu Housing Finance

Private Equity Round in 2021
Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd is a Public Limited Company registered with National Housing Bank as a Housing Finance corporation. VHFC is primarily engaged in socially relevant direct housing Finance to affordable Housing segment and low income segments . It will essentially provide loans to Self-Employed segment for following purposes: Purchase of house New & Re-Sale, Construction of house, Extension/ Improvement of House building, Composite Loan purchase of land & Construction of house, Commercial Purchase, Loan against Property, Builder Loans.

Vastu Housing Finance

Secondary Market in 2021
Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd is a Public Limited Company registered with National Housing Bank as a Housing Finance corporation. VHFC is primarily engaged in socially relevant direct housing Finance to affordable Housing segment and low income segments . It will essentially provide loans to Self-Employed segment for following purposes: Purchase of house New & Re-Sale, Construction of house, Extension/ Improvement of House building, Composite Loan purchase of land & Construction of house, Commercial Purchase, Loan against Property, Builder Loans.

AVLA

Venture Round in 2021
Avla S.A. operates as an insurance company. The company underwrites insurance products in the areas of surety bonds, trade credit, and private debt. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Las Condes, Chile.

ReshaMandi

Series A in 2021
ReshaMandi is building a full-stack platform to organize the silk supply chain, provide services including quality testing, technical advisory, high-quality inputs, and market linkages, at each node of the silk supply chain.

Progcap

Series C in 2021
Progcap is a financial service company based in New Delhi, India, that focuses on providing financial opportunities to micro and small businesses, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes a blend of technology and a unique delivery model to underwrite credit, offering flexible and collateral-free working capital to underbanked retailers. Progcap's platform employs non-traditional ecosystem data for risk assessment, enabling the creation of credit scores for customers who are typically overlooked by conventional financial institutions. By leveraging advanced technology, Progcap aims to empower these businesses with affordable and timely credit solutions, thereby enhancing their financial accessibility and operational capabilities.

axio

Venture Round in 2021
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

OfBusiness

Series D in 2021
OfBusiness is a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the procurement and financing processes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. By integrating e-commerce with a robust product fulfillment engine, OfBusiness provides businesses with better access to raw materials at competitive prices and optimized timelines. The platform focuses on delivering a seamless experience for its users, allowing them to concentrate on their core operations. OfBusiness addresses key challenges in the B2B sector, including logistics, credit, and information flow, by managing end-to-end logistics and offering credit solutions through partnerships with non-banking financial companies. With a team that has extensive experience across various industrial sectors, OfBusiness is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of its customers, ultimately facilitating better operational efficiency for SMEs in the manufacturing and infrastructure domains.

Vivriti Capital

Series B in 2020
Vivriti Capital has been set up with the objective of creating the largest and most valuable platform for financial services, serving a client base of financial institutions, corporates, small enterprises, and individuals that lack efficient access to financial services. The founding team is committed to making Vivriti Capital a one-stop shop for all the debt requirements of its target clientele.

Fusion Microfinance

Series F in 2020
Fusion Microfinance Private Limited is a non-banking financial company based in New Delhi, specializing in providing micro-credit services to women entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban regions of India. Established in 1994, the company began its Greenfield operations in January 2010 and expanded its reach by acquiring the microfinance division of Aajeevika, which had a loan book of Rs 6.3 million and 1,280 members at the time of acquisition. Fusion Microfinance focuses on facilitating the establishment and growth of small businesses by offering micro-loans and life insurance products. As of March 31, 2019, the company operated through a network of 504 branches across less penetrated areas in North Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

Vivriti Capital

Series A in 2019
Vivriti Capital has been set up with the objective of creating the largest and most valuable platform for financial services, serving a client base of financial institutions, corporates, small enterprises, and individuals that lack efficient access to financial services. The founding team is committed to making Vivriti Capital a one-stop shop for all the debt requirements of its target clientele.

Vivriti Capital

Series A in 2018
Vivriti Capital has been set up with the objective of creating the largest and most valuable platform for financial services, serving a client base of financial institutions, corporates, small enterprises, and individuals that lack efficient access to financial services. The founding team is committed to making Vivriti Capital a one-stop shop for all the debt requirements of its target clientele.

Fusion Microfinance

Series E in 2018
Fusion Microfinance Private Limited is a non-banking financial company based in New Delhi, specializing in providing micro-credit services to women entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban regions of India. Established in 1994, the company began its Greenfield operations in January 2010 and expanded its reach by acquiring the microfinance division of Aajeevika, which had a loan book of Rs 6.3 million and 1,280 members at the time of acquisition. Fusion Microfinance focuses on facilitating the establishment and growth of small businesses by offering micro-loans and life insurance products. As of March 31, 2019, the company operated through a network of 504 branches across less penetrated areas in North Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

OfBusiness

Series C in 2018
OfBusiness is a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the procurement and financing processes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. By integrating e-commerce with a robust product fulfillment engine, OfBusiness provides businesses with better access to raw materials at competitive prices and optimized timelines. The platform focuses on delivering a seamless experience for its users, allowing them to concentrate on their core operations. OfBusiness addresses key challenges in the B2B sector, including logistics, credit, and information flow, by managing end-to-end logistics and offering credit solutions through partnerships with non-banking financial companies. With a team that has extensive experience across various industrial sectors, OfBusiness is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of its customers, ultimately facilitating better operational efficiency for SMEs in the manufacturing and infrastructure domains.

Fusion Microfinance

Series E in 2018
Fusion Microfinance Private Limited is a non-banking financial company based in New Delhi, specializing in providing micro-credit services to women entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban regions of India. Established in 1994, the company began its Greenfield operations in January 2010 and expanded its reach by acquiring the microfinance division of Aajeevika, which had a loan book of Rs 6.3 million and 1,280 members at the time of acquisition. Fusion Microfinance focuses on facilitating the establishment and growth of small businesses by offering micro-loans and life insurance products. As of March 31, 2019, the company operated through a network of 504 branches across less penetrated areas in North Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

axio

Series C in 2017
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Fusion Microfinance

Series D in 2016
Fusion Microfinance Private Limited is a non-banking financial company based in New Delhi, specializing in providing micro-credit services to women entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban regions of India. Established in 1994, the company began its Greenfield operations in January 2010 and expanded its reach by acquiring the microfinance division of Aajeevika, which had a loan book of Rs 6.3 million and 1,280 members at the time of acquisition. Fusion Microfinance focuses on facilitating the establishment and growth of small businesses by offering micro-loans and life insurance products. As of March 31, 2019, the company operated through a network of 504 branches across less penetrated areas in North Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

axio

Series B in 2016
Capital Float is an online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs in India. It offers flexible, short-term loans that can be used to purchase inventory, service new orders or optimize cash cycles. Borrowers can apply online in minutes, select desired repayment terms and receive funds in their bank accounts in 7 days with minimal hassle. Capital Float was founded in 2013 by Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.

Te Creemos

Seed Round in 2015
Te Creemos a Mexican financial institution, aimed at contributing to the sustainability of our customers and their communities.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management

Venture Round in 2015
Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt Ltd, based in New Delhi, India, specializes in agricultural commodity warehouse management and procurement services. Founded in 1971, the company provides a range of offerings, including commodity warehousing, agricultural financing, collateral management, risk mitigation, and analytical services. Its Commodity Market Intelligence division conducts primary and secondary crop surveys and monitors crop cycles. The company also ensures quality testing of agricultural products and offers pest control and disinfestation services for stored grains. In addition, Sohan Lal Commodity Management provides assaying, trade and export services, and skill-building initiatives. Its diverse clientele includes farmers, processors, millers, traders, importers, exporters, commodity exchanges, and government entities, with operations extending across India and into Myanmar.

Capitalife

Venture Round in 2015
Capitalife is a new entity which is planning to commence its’ operations soon as a new life insurance company in Sri Lanka. With its unique, innovative products and the strategic roadmap, the Company will fulfill the future necessities of long term insurance. In-depth market knowledge coupled with innovation and fresh thinking of the team, Capitalife will act to enhance life insurance density amongst the Sri Lankan population.

Group Lease

Post in 2015
Group Lease Public Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides hire purchase services and asset-backed loans to consumers in Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Laos, Indonesia, and Myanmar. The company offers hire purchase services and asset-backed loans for motorcycles, cars, agricultural machinery and tools, and Trucks. It also provides auction services; microfinance; and business management and consulting services comprising financing to corporates and other investment holding companies, as well as smart dealer business engine, a software that facilitates dealers to record all the information related to sales of motorcycles and create an organized database and other key information of their customers. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Trade Finance & Investments

Venture Round in 2014
Trade Finance and Investments PLC is a financial institution based in Sri Lanka. Being a pioneer in the financial services sector of Sri Lanka for over 35 years, Trade Finance and Investments PLC also known as TFIL has won the hearts of many investors of Sri Lanka. Currently run by the founding members of Jetwing Group of Companies, Trade Finance and Investments PLC is the Ideal place for your fixed deposits and leasing needs. Trade Finance and Investments PLC is a strong suite in terms of stability in the Sri Lankan Finance company sector. Trade Finance and Investments PLC provides competitive rates and can also be denoted as friendly, humane and trusted finance company

Commercial Credit & Finance

Venture Round in 2014
Commercial Credit & Finance PLC, established in 1982 in Kandy, is a financial services provider registered under the Finance Companies Act of Sri Lanka. After relocating its main operations to Colombo in 2010, the company has broadened its service offerings. It specializes in accepting deposits and providing a variety of financial products, including lease facilities, hire purchases, personal loans, microloans, and pawning services. Additionally, it is involved in real estate development and offers investment advice. The company's product range encompasses fixed deposits, educational loans, gold loans, and short-term loans, catering to diverse financial needs. Its operations are segmented into finance leases, hire purchases, microfinance, small and medium enterprise loans, gold loans, term loans, revolving loans, and investments, with a significant portion of revenue generated from hire purchase agreements.

Apoyo Integral

Venture Round in 2014
Apoyo Integral is the leading conventional Microfinance Institution in El Salvador. It boasts a loan portfolio of around 70M USD and 40,000 clients. Its shareholders consider a social impact strategy as a positive differentiating factor in what is an increasingly competitive market in financial terms, emphasizing the positive correlation between social and financial returns. Its BOD endorses annual social objectives such as, extending life and health insurance to about 70% of its client base; Technical Assistance for construction for 70% of loans placed to clients for housing improvement or construction purposes; and financial education seminaries to be given to at least to 2.2% of its client base.

Equitas Holdings

Venture Round in 2013
Equitas Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a non-banking financial institution in India. The company operates in Banking and Finance, and Others segments. It accepts current and savings accounts, and term deposits; and offers micro finance loans, vehicle finance, housing finance, micro and small enterprises loans, agri loans, gold loans, business loans, etc. The company also offers online freight facilitation services under the Wowtruck brand name. It serves individuals, and micro and small enterprises. Equitas Holdings Limited was founded in 2007 and is based in Chennai, India.

CreditAccess Grameen

Venture Round in 2013
CreditAccess Grameen provides micro financial products and services for women from rural poor and low income households in India. It offers microcredit loans for income generation, family welfare, emergency, and home improvement, as well as micro insurance services covering life insurance, health insurance, and national pension scheme. CreditAccess Grameen also provides non-financial services, such as enterprise development, financial literacy promotion, basic health/nutrition education, basic medical services, special medical services for women and children, and training for women and women's rights/gender issues education. Vinatha M. Reddy founded Grameen Koota Financial Services in 1999. It became CreditAccess Grameen in January 2018, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.

Sonata Finance

Venture Round in 2012
Sonata Finance Private Limited is a micro-finance company based in Lucknow, India, focused on providing financial services to women in rural areas. Established in 1995, the company offers a range of loan products designed to support income generation and improve living conditions. These products include individual and group lending options, micro enterprise loans, utility finance, sanitation loans, home improvement loans, and two-wheeler loans. As of March 31, 2020, Sonata Finance operated through 443 branches, striving to deliver its services in a cost-effective and efficient manner while maintaining professional management and operational sustainability. The company aims to empower women by helping them access the financial resources needed to improve their livelihoods.

Finclusion Mexico

Venture Round in 2012
Finclusion Mexico microfinance institution engaged in promoting financial inclusion of people who have less opportunities for economic.

Eko

Venture Round in 2011
Eko India Financial Services Private Limited, founded in 2007 and based in New Delhi, India, focuses on enhancing access to financial services for the unbanked population in both urban and rural areas. The company has developed a platform that enables transactions through mobile devices and laptops, facilitating money transfers and payment services. Its primary offering, Connect, serves as a portal that connects a network of retailers, distributors, and partners, streamlining the delivery of financial services to customers. Eko aims to democratize financial access by leveraging innovative technology to create a low-cost infrastructure that extends the reach of financial institutions.

Sé Más

Venture Round in 2011
Sé Más offer quality financial services financial education respond needs of low income families and can help them to significantly improve.

MicroCred Mexico

Venture Round in 2010
MicroCred Mexico operates as a microfinance institution that offers loans to micro, small, and medium sized Mexican companies.

Inicjatywa Mikro

Venture Round in 2010
Inicjatywa Mikro S.A. is a Kraków-based company that specializes in providing micro-financing services to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Poland. Established in 1995, the company offers a variety of financial products, including start-up loans, interest-only loans, and term loans, aimed at supporting both existing and new businesses. Inicjatywa Mikro operates multiple offices across several cities in Poland, including Katowice, Bielsko Biała, Częstochowa, Radom, Tarnobrzeg, and Kielce, contributing to its accessibility for clients seeking financial assistance. Through its services, the company aims to facilitate growth and development in the small business sector.

NOA

Venture Round in 2010
NOA is a prominent financial institution in Albania, dedicated to supporting families and small entrepreneurs in enhancing their businesses and living standards. With a focus on providing "Fast and Easy" services, NOA effectively reaches 90% of the Albanian territory through a network of 25 branches and approximately 280 employees. The organization aims to become the leading financial institution in the market by offering not only financial products but also advisory and consultancy services to micro and small businesses, helping them achieve their investment goals. NOA emphasizes building an engaged and efficient workforce that embraces innovation and adapts to market changes, transforming challenges into opportunities. Recognized for their professionalism, NOA is committed to delivering fast and flexible solutions tailored to the needs of their customers. Additionally, NOA Holdings N.V. oversees operations and is exploring further acquisitions in Central and Eastern Europe to foster growth.

Forus Bank

Venture Round in 2010
Forus Bank is a financial services provider that owns and operates a micro and small businesses lending bank. It provides financial services for private entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Russian Federation. Forus Bank is headquartered in Nizhni Novgorod, Nizhegorod.

NOA SHA

Venture Round in 2010
NOA SHA is a holdings company that focuses on enhancing financial services by simplifying customer relationships and streamlining procedures. The company is managed by a small team of experienced leaders who work collaboratively to improve operational efficiency and customer interactions. Through its commitment to facilitating faster processes, NOA SHA aims to create a more accessible and effective financial experience for its clients.

Aspire SOFOM

Venture Round in 2009
Aspire SOFOM a microfinance institution with a social and business vision.
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