International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to private sector development in developing countries. The organization provides a range of financial and advisory services to foster economic growth across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology. IFC invests in both direct projects and funds, focusing on emerging markets and prioritizing sustainability and inclusive development. It offers a diverse array of financial instruments, such as equity, loans, and quasi-equity products, while adhering to strict investment guidelines that exclude certain industries, such as weapons, tobacco, and gambling. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, supporting projects that are predominantly privately owned in member countries. The organization does not actively manage portfolio companies but seeks to exit investments through equity sales or public listings, often maintaining equity stakes for eight to fifteen years.

Wale Ayeni

Regional Head Africa Venture Capital

Paulo De Bolle

Director, Special Situations

Ali Demirci

Global Head, Venture Capital Funds

Andi Dervishi

Chief Investment Officer and Global Head, Fintech

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific

Mary Peschka

Regional Director for Eastern Africa

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Senior Investment Officer and Program Officer

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Past deals in Personal Finance

Banco Agricola

Debt Financing in 2022
Banco Agricola is a financial services provider that provides digital channels, products, and services. It aspires to be an organization committed to excellence that meets customers' financial needs with comprehensive and innovative solutions. Banco Agrcola was founded as the country's first banking institution on March 24, this year, under the name Banco Agrcola Comercial.

Aadhar Housing Finance

Debt Financing in 2022
Aadhar Housing Finance is affordable housing finance companies in India servicing the home financing needs of the low income sections.

Mintifi

Series C in 2022
Mintifi is India’s first online lending platform with the mission of achieving financial empowerment for small and medium businesses. They provide loans and other simple lending solutions to SMBs in the fastest and easiest way possible. Mintifi has partnered with various companies, including WhatsApp, to offer its services through digital channels. This allows businesses to easily access Mintifi's financing solutions and manage their supply chain operations more efficiently.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited is a prominent housing financier based in Mumbai, India, established in 1977. The company specializes in providing housing finance solutions to individuals and corporate clients, offering a variety of loan products for purchasing and constructing homes, as well as home renovations and land purchases. It also extends loans to agriculturists and non-resident Indians, among others. In addition to its core lending services, Housing Development Finance Corporation provides a range of financial products, including life and general insurance, asset management services, and investment advisory services. The company operates a network of 585 outlets and maintains representative offices in Dubai, London, and Singapore, aiming to enhance the flow of resources into the housing sector by integrating housing finance with domestic financial markets.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

Mintifi

Series B in 2021
Mintifi is India’s first online lending platform with the mission of achieving financial empowerment for small and medium businesses. They provide loans and other simple lending solutions to SMBs in the fastest and easiest way possible. Mintifi has partnered with various companies, including WhatsApp, to offer its services through digital channels. This allows businesses to easily access Mintifi's financing solutions and manage their supply chain operations more efficiently.

CD Finance

Debt Financing in 2019
As the demand for financial services of the rural households becomes increasingly diversified and increasingly urgent, more comprehensive and diversified financial services and capacity building will play a more important role in the future development of rural finance. Rural credit finance is the public network platform of Zhonghe rural credit. It aims to provide small, simple and accessible micro financial services for rural low-income farmers and operating farmers through Internet technology. At present, the micro financial products and services provided by rural credit covers all aspects of credit, financial management, mutual aid and agricultural production and other aspects of public financing.

Mahindra Finance

Post in 2019
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) commenced its journey in the rural non-banking finance industry. And with that was born a vision to transform rural and semi-urban India into a self-reliant, flourishing landscape. Since then, we have come a long way, empowering millions of ambitious individuals with personalised finance for a wide range of vehicles, home development requirements and many other diverse endeavours – all to help them live their dreams and Rise in life. At Mahindra Finance, we are guided by a firm belief in people, their dreams, and their potential to achieve those dreams. Hence, our socially inclusive business model facilitates loans to customers based not on their current financial status, but their future earning capacity. This philosophy has instilled a sense of confidence in the minds of rural and semi-urban India – a confidence that allows them to believe that no dream is too big. Today, as one of the leading non-banking finance companies, we are proud to have touched over 3 million lives. During the course of our journey, apart from emerging as the top tractor financer in India, we have constantly strived towards developing skill sets of the local population. Which is why, we provide employment to over 16,000 people in over 1000+ branches across India. This not only ensures equal growth opportunity for all, but also enables us to serve our customers better through local understanding and expertise. So be it a humble farmer or a budding entrepreneur – we are committed to empower every individual with resources to help their dreams see the light of day.

PNB Housing Finance

Post in 2019
PNB Housing Finance Limited is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, established in 1988. The company specializes in offering a variety of housing loans, including those for the purchase, construction, repair, and renovation of residential and commercial properties. It also provides loans against property and for the purchase of residential plots. Additionally, PNB Housing Finance caters to non-resident Indians and individuals of Indian origin, along with offering specialized home loan products for economically weaker sections and lower-income groups. Beyond housing loans, the company extends its services to include loans for commercial properties, mortgage loans on residential and commercial immovable assets, and lease rental discounting loans. PNB Housing Finance generates revenue primarily through interest income and fees and commissions, focusing its operations solely within India.

Cholamandalam

Post in 2019
Cholamandalam is an Indian assurance firm that provides a range of assurance schemes, including accident, engineering, health, liability, marine, motor, property, travel, and rural insurance for individuals and corporate assurance. Cholamandalam’s assurance products targeted at individuals include health insurance, car insurance, travel insurance, home insurance, and personal accident insurance. While its products targeted at corporate firms include health, fire, engineering projects, engineering operations, property crime, marine insurance, and liability insurance. Cholamandalam was established in 2001 as a result of a joint venture between Murugappa Group, a major South Indian business conglomerate and Japan’s largest general insurance firm, the Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group.

Afluenta

Series C in 2019
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

Mintifi

Series A in 2019
Mintifi is India’s first online lending platform with the mission of achieving financial empowerment for small and medium businesses. They provide loans and other simple lending solutions to SMBs in the fastest and easiest way possible. Mintifi has partnered with various companies, including WhatsApp, to offer its services through digital channels. This allows businesses to easily access Mintifi's financing solutions and manage their supply chain operations more efficiently.

Mahindra Finance

Post in 2018
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) commenced its journey in the rural non-banking finance industry. And with that was born a vision to transform rural and semi-urban India into a self-reliant, flourishing landscape. Since then, we have come a long way, empowering millions of ambitious individuals with personalised finance for a wide range of vehicles, home development requirements and many other diverse endeavours – all to help them live their dreams and Rise in life. At Mahindra Finance, we are guided by a firm belief in people, their dreams, and their potential to achieve those dreams. Hence, our socially inclusive business model facilitates loans to customers based not on their current financial status, but their future earning capacity. This philosophy has instilled a sense of confidence in the minds of rural and semi-urban India – a confidence that allows them to believe that no dream is too big. Today, as one of the leading non-banking finance companies, we are proud to have touched over 3 million lives. During the course of our journey, apart from emerging as the top tractor financer in India, we have constantly strived towards developing skill sets of the local population. Which is why, we provide employment to over 16,000 people in over 1000+ branches across India. This not only ensures equal growth opportunity for all, but also enables us to serve our customers better through local understanding and expertise. So be it a humble farmer or a budding entrepreneur – we are committed to empower every individual with resources to help their dreams see the light of day.

Konfio

Debt Financing in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

HDB Financial Services

Debt Financing in 2018
HDB Financial Services, established in 2007 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a non-banking financial company that offers a range of financial products including personal loans, business loans, loans against property, and various consumer loans. As a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, the company also provides back-office services such as form processing, document verification, finance and accounting, and correspondence management. Additionally, HDB Financial Services manages front-office operations that encompass contact center management, outbound marketing, and collection services, catering to diverse financial needs in the market.

Radana Bhaskara Finance

Venture Round in 2018
Radana Bhaskara Finance is a financial services platform focusing more on motorcycle financing activities for both new and used motorcycles, used four-wheeled financing as well as multipurpose financing. The Company is currently headquartered in Jakarta with its branch offices spread across Java and Sumatra. As of November 30, 2015, the number of Branch Offices of the Company amounts to 49 Branch Offices.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
Guiabolso is the fintech transforming the Brazilian financial system by pioneering Open Banking, to bring the benefits of open data access and analytics to millions of consumers and a fast-growing number of corporate customers. Launched in 2014, the Guiabolso app has a huge amount of granular financial data about its 6M users, powering consumer solutions of consolidated financial management, an in-app curated product marketplace and instant payment capabilities, while providing product partners access to unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. In addition, Guiabolso is the only company in Brazil with a fully launched and calibrated end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, going beyond just bank account data aggregation to offer modular value-add solutions such as advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management features. The company was founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, two friends who met at McKinsey and aspired to use innovative technology and a focus on consumer impact to improve the lives of Brazilians and transform the financial system.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform for small and medium businesses in Mexico that offers corporate credit cards, working capital loans, and payment solutions. Founded in 2013, Konfio's mission is to boost SME growth and productivity in Mexico.

Afluenta

Series B in 2017
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

Hyphen Group

Series B in 2017
Hyphen Group is a network of finance companies. They empower and connect people to a better financial future through innovative tools, personalized digital experiences, and expert insights, and accelerate the digitization of the financial industry.

Moni

Venture Round in 2017
Moni is a microloans platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in September 2013 by Alejandro Estrada and Juan Pablo Bruzzo. The platform allows users to apply for cash advances online, facilitating immediate financial assistance without the need for extensive paperwork or formalities. In addition to providing loans, Moni also enables customers to pay for telecom and utility bills through its mobile application, thereby streamlining access to essential financial services.

Monedo

Series C in 2016
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Venture Round in 2016
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

Jana Small Finance Bank

Debt Financing in 2016
Janalakshmi Financial Services is a for-profit NBFC serving the urban underserved, with the promoter stake held in the not-for-profit entity Janalakshmi Social Services. This is the only NBFC in India structured in such a manner, with the deliberate intent of keeping the social spirit intact. Janalakshmi Financial Services' market-based approach to financial inclusion is defined by three distinct characteristics: first, an exclusive focus on servicing the needs of the urban poor; second, a strong customer-value driven approach in designing financial products and services; third, the centrality of technology and processes as the foundation of a scalable enterprise.

Guiabolso

Series C in 2016
Guiabolso is the fintech transforming the Brazilian financial system by pioneering Open Banking, to bring the benefits of open data access and analytics to millions of consumers and a fast-growing number of corporate customers. Launched in 2014, the Guiabolso app has a huge amount of granular financial data about its 6M users, powering consumer solutions of consolidated financial management, an in-app curated product marketplace and instant payment capabilities, while providing product partners access to unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. In addition, Guiabolso is the only company in Brazil with a fully launched and calibrated end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, going beyond just bank account data aggregation to offer modular value-add solutions such as advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management features. The company was founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, two friends who met at McKinsey and aspired to use innovative technology and a focus on consumer impact to improve the lives of Brazilians and transform the financial system.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2016
Guiabolso is the fintech transforming the Brazilian financial system by pioneering Open Banking, to bring the benefits of open data access and analytics to millions of consumers and a fast-growing number of corporate customers. Launched in 2014, the Guiabolso app has a huge amount of granular financial data about its 6M users, powering consumer solutions of consolidated financial management, an in-app curated product marketplace and instant payment capabilities, while providing product partners access to unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. In addition, Guiabolso is the only company in Brazil with a fully launched and calibrated end-to-end Open Banking solution for B2B clients, going beyond just bank account data aggregation to offer modular value-add solutions such as advanced analytics, a white-label marketplace, and personal financial management features. The company was founded by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, two friends who met at McKinsey and aspired to use innovative technology and a focus on consumer impact to improve the lives of Brazilians and transform the financial system.

Monedo

Series C in 2016
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.

Afluenta

Series B in 2016
Afluenta S.A., founded in 2008 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers and investors across Latin America. As the first marketplace lending company in the region, Afluenta facilitates loans for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, enabling borrowers to access more favorable rates than those offered by traditional financial institutions. Investors benefit from competitive yields on their funds, with net yields exceeding 20% in recent years. The company has expanded its operations to Argentina, Mexico, and Peru, with plans for further growth in Colombia and Brazil. Afluenta's automated platform streamlines the lending process, encompassing credit assessment, risk scoring, loan servicing, and a secondary market for trading loans, thereby enhancing liquidity for investors.

Ujjivan

Private Equity Round in 2015
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.

Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2014
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, dedicated to serving the unbanked and underbanked populations with a focus on financial inclusion. Founded in 2008 and previously known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, the bank operates through various segments, including Treasury, Retail Banking, and Wholesale Banking. It offers a wide range of financial products, including savings and current accounts, term deposits, home loans, and loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, Suryoday provides insurance products, pension schemes, and a suite of digital banking services, such as mobile and internet banking. The bank aims to empower economically weaker sections by facilitating access to credit and financial services, thus improving their quality of life. As of July 2020, Suryoday operated 482 banking outlets across 12 states and union territories in India.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Debt Financing in 2013
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

Avanse Financial Services

Venture Round in 2013
Avanse Financial Services is a technologically advanced, education-focused NBFC that aims to provide seamless and affordable education financing to all deserving Indian students. The company offers loans in three categories: Student Loans, Loans for Professionals, and Institution Loans. Its financial solutions span the entire education ecosystem, from pre-school to post-graduation and education infrastructure financing.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Series C in 2013
Utkarsh Micro Finance Private Limited is registered with Reserve Bank of India as Non Banking Finance Company (NBFC). Its registered office and corporate office is in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). It is started to provide financial and non financial services in its area of operations to the unbanked population who have the skill but are in need of capital. Initially it has started with credit and insurance, but eventually it will also undertake other activities to bring transformation in the lives of underprivileged.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2012
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.
CFPA Microfinance Management Co is a small microfinance institution that focuses on the rural market. Its main purpose is to tailor micro-credit, insurance, wealth management, e-commerce and other multi-faceted services to rural low-income groups who cannot fully enjoy the services of traditional financial institutions, to help them develop their industries, increase their income, and achieve good results as soon as possible. life.
Financial Information Network & Operations Pvt. Ltd. provides technology and operational solutions to financial institutions. It designs and implements technology solutions, such as systems, services, and networks. The company offers Tijori, a biometric smart card based no frills saving account product designed for the banks/ micro finance institutions (MFIs) in the microfinance space; Saral, a loan management system; Parichay, which provides a foolproof and an easy-to-use means to establish an individual's identity; Sayana-Ravi, a credit scoring solution for banks and MFIs; Plus, an deposit management solution, which combines reach, services, delivery channel, and processing platform; and MITRA that covers operational tasks and mobile commerce transactions. It also provides business correspondent and banking ASP services. The company serves banking, micro finance, insurance, and government enterprises, as well as consultants. Financial Information Network & Operations Pvt., Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Financial Information Network & Operations Pvt. Ltd. provides technology and operational solutions to financial institutions. It designs and implements technology solutions, such as systems, services, and networks. The company offers Tijori, a biometric smart card based no frills saving account product designed for the banks/ micro finance institutions (MFIs) in the microfinance space; Saral, a loan management system; Parichay, which provides a foolproof and an easy-to-use means to establish an individual's identity; Sayana-Ravi, a credit scoring solution for banks and MFIs; Plus, an deposit management solution, which combines reach, services, delivery channel, and processing platform; and MITRA that covers operational tasks and mobile commerce transactions. It also provides business correspondent and banking ASP services. The company serves banking, micro finance, insurance, and government enterprises, as well as consultants. Financial Information Network & Operations Pvt., Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is based in Mumbai, India.
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