International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with global offices, IFC provides financial and advisory services to support economic activities across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. It invests in both direct equity and debt, as well as fund investments, with a focus on projects that promote sustainable development and inclusive growth. IFC's investment range typically spans from $1 million to $100 million, with a minority equity stake, often up to 20%. It also offers debt financing, with loan sizes up to 25% of total project costs or 50% for expansion projects. IFC's portfolio includes a mix of asset-backed securities, corporate debt securities, government obligations, equity investments, and derivative assets. It aims to exit investments through domestic stock markets, arrangements with project sponsors, or public listings within 7 to 15 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

Makhtar Diop

Managing Director

Imad N. Fakhoury

IFC Regional Director South Asia

Allen Forlemu

Regional Industry Director, Financial Institutions Group, Asia and Pacific

Stephanie Friedeburg

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Resources

Mohamed Gouled

Vice President, Industries

Cheryl Hanway

Director

Saadia Khairi

Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

Rosy Khanna

Regional Industry Director for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific

Alfonso Garcia Mora

Regional Vice President for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean

Vivek Pathak

Director and Global Head of Climate Business

Mary Peschka

Regional Director for Eastern Africa

Sergio Pimenta

Regional Vice President, Africa

Oumar Seydi

IFC Regional Director, Africa

Sarvesh Suri

Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

Dahlia Khalifa

Regional Director of Central Africa, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone

Past deals in SME

National Finance Company

Post in 2025
National Finance is a non-banking financial institution that specializes in providing a diverse range of financial solutions to both retail and corporate customers, with a particular emphasis on small and medium enterprises. The company offers various products, including vehicle finance, consumer durables finance, equipment finance, and corporate deposits. Additionally, National Finance provides factoring services and special financing schemes to meet the needs of its clients. With digital platforms in place, the company aims to enhance its service delivery and maintain a strong customer base.

Profectus Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Profectus Capital specializes in providing non-banking financial services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and service sectors. The company offers tailored financing solutions, including term loans and working capital loans, designed to support capacity expansion, modernization, and other specific needs of SMEs. Profectus Capital also facilitates financing for machinery and equipment, as well as supply chain funding for dealers. By leveraging technology, the firm streamlines the loan processing experience, allowing for quicker lending decisions with minimal documentation, ultimately enabling clients to access cost-effective financial solutions conveniently.

Zepz

Series F in 2024
Zepz is an online money transfer service that enables individuals to send money to friends and family living abroad through computers, smartphones, or tablets. It provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer companies, which often charge high fees. Zepz allows users to send funds to over 140 destinations worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Recipients can receive money as bank deposits, cash pickups, Mobile Money, or mobile airtime top-ups. The platform is designed to facilitate secure international transfers, utilizing technology that allows customers to manage their funds efficiently, with lower processing fees compared to conventional methods. Zepz operates in 50 countries, aiming to simplify the process of remittance for its users.

First Circle

Series B in 2024
First Circle, founded in 2015 and based in Taguig, Philippines, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia. The company offers a range of services, including consumer lending, mortgages, and asset-based lending, with a focus on short-term loans that are collateral-free. First Circle aims to support business owners in their growth endeavors by leveraging advanced technology, data analytics, and a user-friendly online platform. Additionally, the company provides dedicated customer support and resources to foster a community of business owners, ultimately enhancing opportunities for SMEs to thrive.

BHub

Series A in 2024
BHub is a leading financial back-office solution provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. The company offers an AI-based platform that allows entrepreneurs to fully outsource their finance and administrative tasks. BHub's platform automates workflows related to accounts payable and receivable, accounting, taxes, and payroll, significantly reducing the time, costs, and labor involved in these functions. By providing a range of subscription packages that encompass various services, including legal and human resources, BHub enables startups and SMEs to streamline their operations and focus on core business activities.

Onsurity

Series B in 2024
Onsurity is a healthcare platform focused on enhancing employee wellness for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. It offers a monthly healthcare membership that includes group health insurance, as well as various technology-driven services such as discounts on medicine orders, health check-ups, fitness rewards, and doctor teleconsultation. By integrating these services, Onsurity aims to simplify health tech and employee benefits, providing businesses with effective alternatives to support the health and well-being of their teams.

Banque Populaire du Rwanda

Debt Financing in 2024
Banque Populaire du Rwanda is a strong retail and SME bank with the largest branch network in the sector. It is a community-based savings and credit scheme and subsequently transformed to become a fully-fledged commercial bank in 2008 with a core focus on retail and SMEs.

Drip Capital

Debt Financing in 2024
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade, particularly in developing markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Mumbai, India, Drip Capital offers a range of trade financing products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company's innovative platform employs an automated risk assessment model, allowing SMEs to access working capital quickly and with minimal paperwork. By leveraging multiple data sources for transaction underwriting, Drip Capital aims to simplify the borrowing process, enabling businesses to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to manage their inventory and fulfill purchase orders effectively. The company is supported by a team of professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and has garnered backing from notable Silicon Valley investors.

Vayana Network

Series D in 2024
Vayana Network is a financing network that facilitates electronic trade transactions between businesses and their trade partners. It enables companies to efficiently manage their receivables and payables by connecting them with banks and financial institutions for financing options. Through its online lending platform, Vayana Network provides working capital finance specifically designed for small and medium enterprises, allowing them to access short-term business loans to support growth. The company also offers a Commercial Card solution in collaboration with MasterCard and various banks, enhancing payable financing options for its clients. By streamlining the trade financing process, Vayana Network aims to empower businesses in managing their financial operations more effectively.

MNT-Halan

Venture Round in 2024
MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company focused on serving the unbanked population and promoting electronic payment solutions. The company offers a diverse range of financial services, including small and micro business lending, consumer finance, and digital payment options such as mobile wallets and cards. By combining proprietary digital channels with physical networks, MNT-Halan aims to facilitate the digitalization of banking services for both commercial and retail clients. Through its innovative solutions, MNT-Halan seeks to replace cash transactions with more accessible and efficient electronic alternatives.

TBC Bank Uzbekistan

Funding Round in 2024
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.

First Circle

Venture Round in 2024
First Circle, founded in 2015 and based in Taguig, Philippines, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia. The company offers a range of services, including consumer lending, mortgages, and asset-based lending, with a focus on short-term loans that are collateral-free. First Circle aims to support business owners in their growth endeavors by leveraging advanced technology, data analytics, and a user-friendly online platform. Additionally, the company provides dedicated customer support and resources to foster a community of business owners, ultimately enhancing opportunities for SMEs to thrive.

Northern Arc

Debt Financing in 2024
Northern Arc Capital Limited is a non-banking financial company based in Chennai, India, that focuses on providing access to debt finance for underserved households and businesses. The company offers a diverse range of financial products, including microfinance, agricultural finance, housing finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, small business loans, and gold loans. In addition to traditional lending, Northern Arc Capital provides fintech services, structured products, and capital market instruments. The company also engages in debt syndication and guarantee-backed lending, facilitating connections between originators to enhance the delivery of financial services. Established in 1989 and originally named IFMR Capital Finance Private Limited, it rebranded to Northern Arc Capital Limited in March 2018.

Northern Arc

Venture Round in 2024
Northern Arc Capital Limited is a non-banking financial company based in Chennai, India, that focuses on providing access to debt finance for underserved households and businesses. The company offers a diverse range of financial products, including microfinance, agricultural finance, housing finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, small business loans, and gold loans. In addition to traditional lending, Northern Arc Capital provides fintech services, structured products, and capital market instruments. The company also engages in debt syndication and guarantee-backed lending, facilitating connections between originators to enhance the delivery of financial services. Established in 1989 and originally named IFMR Capital Finance Private Limited, it rebranded to Northern Arc Capital Limited in March 2018.

Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura

Debt Financing in 2024
Banque de Crédit de Bujumbura S.M. is a full-service bank based in Bujumbura, Burundi, established in 1909. The institution provides a range of banking and financial services to both individuals and businesses, primarily focusing on foreign trade financing. Its domestic offerings include cash transactions, cheque clearance, account management, and standing orders, while international services encompass import and export financing, currency exchange, and financial transactions. Additionally, the bank provides online banking, ATM services, term deposits, credit cards, and life insurance policies. Its clientele spans various sectors, including agriculture, petroleum, automobile distribution, construction, and non-governmental organizations. The bank has formed strategic partnerships with several financial institutions to enhance its service offerings. Originally known as Banque du Congo Belge, it rebranded in July 1964.

Bold

Series C in 2024
Bold is the proprietor of a financial company that focuses on small to medium-sized businesses. The company provides a card payment system that enables small merchants to accept digital payments via credit and debit cards, both national and international, for both contactless and chip transactions, and displays transaction details, processing costs, and sales reports through its application, allowing businesses to use an alternative payment method that helps to increase revenue.

Onsurity

Series B in 2023
Onsurity is a healthcare platform focused on enhancing employee wellness for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. It offers a monthly healthcare membership that includes group health insurance, as well as various technology-driven services such as discounts on medicine orders, health check-ups, fitness rewards, and doctor teleconsultation. By integrating these services, Onsurity aims to simplify health tech and employee benefits, providing businesses with effective alternatives to support the health and well-being of their teams.

Drip Capital

Debt Financing in 2023
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade, particularly in developing markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Mumbai, India, Drip Capital offers a range of trade financing products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company's innovative platform employs an automated risk assessment model, allowing SMEs to access working capital quickly and with minimal paperwork. By leveraging multiple data sources for transaction underwriting, Drip Capital aims to simplify the borrowing process, enabling businesses to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to manage their inventory and fulfill purchase orders effectively. The company is supported by a team of professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and has garnered backing from notable Silicon Valley investors.

Amartha

Debt Financing in 2023
Amartha is a microfinance technology platform dedicated to fostering economic growth at the grassroots level by facilitating connections between micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and investors. The platform enables entrepreneurs, particularly in rural areas, to access microfinance loans through user-friendly mobile applications and websites. By bridging the gap between potential lenders and borrowers, Amartha aims to create equal opportunities for prosperity, thereby contributing to the overall development of local economies.

Thai Credit Retail Bank

Debt Financing in 2023
Thai Credit Retail Bank is a commercial bank based in Thailand, established in 2004 by Wanit Chaiyawan. The bank is dedicated to sustainable banking practices, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in its operations. It offers a range of financial services, focusing primarily on micro and small business loans, including MSME and Nano and Micro Finance aimed at supporting small entrepreneurs. Its operations are divided into two main segments: the banking business, which includes loans secured by residential property, personal loans, and gold loans, and an e-Wallet business run by a subsidiary. The majority of the bank's revenue is derived from its banking activities, reflecting its commitment to fostering sustainable growth for both businesses and society.

Veritas Finance

Private Equity Round in 2023
Veritas Finance is dedicated to addressing the financial needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises, particularly those in the informal sector with limited access to financial services. The organization aims to make a significant impact by providing inclusive financial solutions to individuals engaged in informal activities, thereby supporting their growth and contributing to the broader economy. Veritas Finance offers a range of loan products, including short-term loans for working capital, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. With a team of professionals experienced in the financial services industry, the company strives to simplify the credit process for its customers, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive in a competitive business landscape.

PT Bank BTPN

Post in 2023
PT Bank BTPN Tbk, headquartered in South Jakarta, Indonesia, provides a wide range of banking products and services to diverse customer segments, including retail clients, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and corporations. Founded in 1958, the bank operates through several segments: Retail, MSME, Funding and Treasury, Corporate, and Sharia. Its offerings include savings and current accounts, time deposits, investment products, and various types of loans such as working capital loans, project financing, and employee credit facilities. Additionally, the bank delivers transaction banking services, including treasury solutions, cash management, and remittance services. As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, PT Bank BTPN Tbk is positioned to effectively serve its customers across the Indonesian market.

Evermos

Series C in 2023
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects brands, resellers, and consumers, focusing on everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without needing significant operating capital or complex e-commerce systems. Resellers can share a variety of halal products—including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances—through messaging applications or social media, earning commissions on sales. By targeting lower-tier cities in Indonesia, Evermos aims to meet the everyday needs of Muslim consumers while empowering resellers to generate additional income. The company also seeks to support small brands in scaling their operations, thereby contributing to social impact and economic prosperity for individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

M-Kopa

Debt Financing in 2023
M-KOPA is a company that offers connected asset financing solutions aimed at underbanked customers. Its platform integrates digital micropayments and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to provide access to essential products, including solar lighting, televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The platform is designed to be accessible, allowing customers to secure financing without the need for a credit history or collateral. By focusing on life-enhancing products and services, M-KOPA aims to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved markets.

TBC Bank Uzbekistan

Venture Round in 2023
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.

Mintifi

Series D in 2023
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India focused on empowering small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. By leveraging technology and partnerships with companies like WhatsApp, Mintifi streamlines the loan process, allowing businesses to obtain funds quickly and efficiently. The platform specializes in supply chain financing, specifically targeting the last-mile distribution network. By providing flexible and affordable financing options, Mintifi enhances the purchasing experience for businesses, enabling them to manage their operations and supply chains more effectively.

SeA Bank

Post in 2023
SeA Bank is a banking institution that provides various services. The bank gives small businesses, large enterprises, and individuals access to a variety of banking products and services, including daily banking services, cards, including debit and credit cards, savings services, home loans, auto loans, and international transaction services. While preserving the expansion of large organizations, it places an emphasis on professional households and small and medium-sized businesses. SeA Bank was established in 1994 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

MNT-Halan

Venture Round in 2023
MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company focused on serving the unbanked population and promoting electronic payment solutions. The company offers a diverse range of financial services, including small and micro business lending, consumer finance, and digital payment options such as mobile wallets and cards. By combining proprietary digital channels with physical networks, MNT-Halan aims to facilitate the digitalization of banking services for both commercial and retail clients. Through its innovative solutions, MNT-Halan seeks to replace cash transactions with more accessible and efficient electronic alternatives.

Lulalend

Series B in 2023
LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

ikas

Funding Round in 2023
Ikas is an e-commerce platform tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, specializing in multichannel retailing software. The company provides a comprehensive solution for building e-commerce storefronts, integrating various marketing capabilities. Its platform includes essential features such as inventory tracking and management, sales and order tracking, XML integration, bulk product loading, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. This enables retailers to efficiently manage both their physical and online stores through a unified application, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.

Banistmo

Debt Financing in 2022
Banistmo S.A. is a prominent banking institution based in Panama City, Panama, offering a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individual and legal entities, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's operations are divided into Consumer and SMEs Banking, and Corporate and Government Banking segments. Banistmo provides checking and savings accounts, fixed term deposits, and a variety of loans including personal, vehicle, mortgage, and commercial loans. Additionally, it offers services such as cash handling, investment banking, trust and fiduciary administration, financial leasing, payment agency, brokerage, and securities trading. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as HSBC Bank (Panama) S.A., Banistmo changed its name in October 2013 and is a subsidiary of Bancolombia, S.A.

Garanti BBVA Romania

Debt Financing in 2022
Garanti BBVA Romania is a dynamic bank in the local market, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial services to clients in Bucharest. The bank provides quality products for various sectors, including retail, small and medium-sized enterprises (IMM), and corporate clients. Its services encompass debit cards, bank accounts, loans, financing solutions, financial risk protection, and payment systems, effectively catering to the needs of both individuals and businesses.

SeA Bank

Post in 2022
SeA Bank is a banking institution that provides various services. The bank gives small businesses, large enterprises, and individuals access to a variety of banking products and services, including daily banking services, cards, including debit and credit cards, savings services, home loans, auto loans, and international transaction services. While preserving the expansion of large organizations, it places an emphasis on professional households and small and medium-sized businesses. SeA Bank was established in 1994 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

İşbank

Post in 2022
İşbank was founded by Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the date of 26.08.1924. In the 91 years since its foundation, the Bank has made significant contributions to our country and taken various parts in their country’s development in many different fields, particularly in industry and trade. By the end of 2015, as the largest private bank in Turkey that has more than 25 thousand employees; around 1,400 local and overseas branches; the largest Bankamatik network in Turkey consisting of over 6,000 Bankamatiks; mobile banking, internet banking, telephone banking, and call center services, İşbank has provided its clients with access to banking services in the fastest way possible, and with the opportunity to choose, from a very wide range of financial products, the most convenient ones offered to them by the Bank and its affiliates.

TBC Bank Uzbekistan

Venture Round in 2022
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.

Vayana Network

Series C in 2022
Vayana Network is a financing network that facilitates electronic trade transactions between businesses and their trade partners. It enables companies to efficiently manage their receivables and payables by connecting them with banks and financial institutions for financing options. Through its online lending platform, Vayana Network provides working capital finance specifically designed for small and medium enterprises, allowing them to access short-term business loans to support growth. The company also offers a Commercial Card solution in collaboration with MasterCard and various banks, enhancing payable financing options for its clients. By streamlining the trade financing process, Vayana Network aims to empower businesses in managing their financial operations more effectively.

Mintifi

Series C in 2022
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India focused on empowering small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. By leveraging technology and partnerships with companies like WhatsApp, Mintifi streamlines the loan process, allowing businesses to obtain funds quickly and efficiently. The platform specializes in supply chain financing, specifically targeting the last-mile distribution network. By providing flexible and affordable financing options, Mintifi enhances the purchasing experience for businesses, enabling them to manage their operations and supply chains more effectively.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

Brimore

Series A in 2022
Brimore operates a social commerce platform that connects emerging brand owners with a network of resellers. These resellers market and sell the products of these brands using social media, providing nationwide coverage for the brands. The platform uses data analytics to facilitate this connection between emerging brands and individual distributors across Egypt's 27 governorates, enabling small local manufacturers to directly reach consumers through freelance sales agents.

GrowSari

Series C in 2022
GrowSari is a technology-driven B2B platform designed to assist sari-sari stores in evolving from basic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) outlets into comprehensive service hubs. By eliminating middlemen, GrowSari enables shop owners to digitally procure products directly from manufacturers, thereby reducing costs. The platform expands the range of available products and services, allowing these small retail establishments to offer additional options such as mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services. With its focus on providing essential infrastructure and tools, GrowSari aims to empower grassroots communities by enhancing the capabilities and sustainability of local shops across the nation.

SeA Bank

Post in 2022
SeA Bank is a banking institution that provides various services. The bank gives small businesses, large enterprises, and individuals access to a variety of banking products and services, including daily banking services, cards, including debit and credit cards, savings services, home loans, auto loans, and international transaction services. While preserving the expansion of large organizations, it places an emphasis on professional households and small and medium-sized businesses. SeA Bank was established in 1994 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

TBC Bank Uzbekistan

Venture Round in 2021
TBC Bank Uzbekistan is a subsidiary of TBC Bank Group, specializing in digital banking services aimed at retail customers and small to medium enterprises. The bank focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of financial products, including money transfers, loans, deposits, and bill payments, all accessible through digital channels. By leveraging its parent company's expertise in digital transformation, TBC Bank Uzbekistan seeks to meet the increasing demand for modern financial services in the country, enhancing the customer experience with innovative online solutions.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Evermos

Series B in 2021
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects brands, resellers, and consumers, focusing on everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without needing significant operating capital or complex e-commerce systems. Resellers can share a variety of halal products—including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances—through messaging applications or social media, earning commissions on sales. By targeting lower-tier cities in Indonesia, Evermos aims to meet the everyday needs of Muslim consumers while empowering resellers to generate additional income. The company also seeks to support small brands in scaling their operations, thereby contributing to social impact and economic prosperity for individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

Konfio

Series E in 2021
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

GrowSari

Series B in 2021
GrowSari is a technology-driven B2B platform designed to assist sari-sari stores in evolving from basic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) outlets into comprehensive service hubs. By eliminating middlemen, GrowSari enables shop owners to digitally procure products directly from manufacturers, thereby reducing costs. The platform expands the range of available products and services, allowing these small retail establishments to offer additional options such as mobile top-ups, remittances, and banking services. With its focus on providing essential infrastructure and tools, GrowSari aims to empower grassroots communities by enhancing the capabilities and sustainability of local shops across the nation.

Mintifi

Series B in 2021
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India focused on empowering small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. By leveraging technology and partnerships with companies like WhatsApp, Mintifi streamlines the loan process, allowing businesses to obtain funds quickly and efficiently. The platform specializes in supply chain financing, specifically targeting the last-mile distribution network. By providing flexible and affordable financing options, Mintifi enhances the purchasing experience for businesses, enabling them to manage their operations and supply chains more effectively.

BRAC Bank

Debt Financing in 2021
BRAC Bank Limited is a prominent banking institution in Bangladesh that offers a wide range of commercial banking products and services. The bank caters to various customer segments, including retail, wholesale, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and expatriates. It provides an array of deposit products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, fixed deposits, and SME deposits. Additionally, BRAC Bank has a diverse loan portfolio that includes personal loans, auto loans, home loans, and secured loans or overdrafts. The bank also engages in non-banking services, offering guarantees and term loans, as well as brokerage services for local institutions, retail clients, and non-resident Bangladeshis. Its operations are structured into several segments, including retail, corporate, and treasury, enabling it to effectively serve its diverse clientele.

Contabilizei

Series C in 2021
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.

SeeTree

Series B in 2020
SeeTree is an intelligence platform focused on providing detailed insights into individual trees for growers, enabling them to monitor tree health and productivity effectively. The company employs advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, drone imaging, and a variety of sensors, to gather and analyze data from millions of trees. By integrating information from drones, satellites, IoT sensors, and weather data, SeeTree offers a comprehensive overview that helps farmers identify weak trees within clusters and optimize their agricultural practices. This multifaceted approach allows growers to allocate their resources more efficiently and improve overall farm management at a cost-effective rate.

OnsiteGo

Series B in 2020
OnsiteGo is a prominent device-care provider in India, specializing in extended warranty, damage protection, annual maintenance contracts, and on-demand repair services for electronic devices and home appliances. The company offers a range of plans that are accessible through retail stores and online marketplaces, facilitating a seamless experience for customers seeking repair and maintenance solutions. By collaborating with online retail platforms and partnering with brand-authorized service centers, OnsiteGo ensures that customers receive convenient services, including pick-up, servicing, and delivery of their damaged products at no additional cost. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in its high Net Promoter Score, which positions it as a leader in after-sales services. With a focus on enhancing the post-purchase ownership experience, OnsiteGo aims to provide reliable and efficient care for devices and appliances.

Incomlend

Venture Round in 2019
Incomlend Pte. Ltd operates a lending platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors, facilitating the funding of export and domestic account receivables. Established in Singapore in 2016, the platform allows businesses to sell individual invoices at a discount to private investors, providing them with immediate cash flow. Incomlend also features a secure and tech-enabled invoice exchange where live trading of invoices occurs across multiple currencies and countries. The company has expanded its services to include the Incomlend Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Invoice Financing Programme, aimed at linking socially responsible investors with sustainable SMEs. With additional offices in Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Incomlend serves a diverse clientele, including importers, exporters, investors, and lenders.

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.

2C2P

Series E in 2019
2C2P is a comprehensive payments platform based in Singapore that facilitates secure payment acceptance and processing for enterprises worldwide. It offers a single point of integration for online, mobile, and offline transactions, connecting to over 400,000 alternative payment locations to help businesses reach a diverse customer base. The platform supports both banked and unbanked transactions, enhancing e-commerce and m-commerce capabilities. In addition to payment processing, 2C2P provides a range of value-added services, including issuing, 3D Secure, bill payments, and digital goods, catering to the varied needs of its clients. The company serves a wide array of industries, including technology, online marketplaces, and retail, making it a preferred choice for global enterprises seeking efficient and secure payment solutions.

Lulalend

Series A in 2019
LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

Mintifi

Series A in 2019
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India focused on empowering small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. By leveraging technology and partnerships with companies like WhatsApp, Mintifi streamlines the loan process, allowing businesses to obtain funds quickly and efficiently. The platform specializes in supply chain financing, specifically targeting the last-mile distribution network. By providing flexible and affordable financing options, Mintifi enhances the purchasing experience for businesses, enabling them to manage their operations and supply chains more effectively.

Contabilizei

Series B in 2019
Contabilizei is an online accounting service that caters to small and micro enterprises, providing a cost-effective solution to traditional accounting practices. Founded in January 2014 by Fábio Bacarin and Vitor Torres, the company is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil. Its platform automates tax reporting and accounting processes, allowing businesses to manage their financial activities more efficiently. By leveraging proprietary technology, Contabilizei aims to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and contributing positively to their growth.

Xac Bank

Debt Financing in 2018
Xac Bank is the fourth largest bank in Mongolia with a loan portfolio of 395M USD, serving 298,000 borrowers and savers clients and deriving a yearly ROE of 22%. Xac Bank has demonstrated its ability to adapt to a fast growing and fast changing economic environment in Mongolia, on the back of a booming mining industry, and has re-focused its operations away from microfinance to SME, consumer lending and mortgages. In order to manage the associated risk, the bank has heavily invested in systems and human capabilities in order to serve the increasing need of underserved SMEs and urban as well as rural population. Xac Bank has also built an in-house mobile platform currently under upgrade in order to better serve the needs of its customers. Xac Bank is actively involved in deploying government and developmental funds to provide easier access to low cost housing and environment friendly energy to the lower layers of the Mongolian population. Finally, Xac bank is constantly providing non-financial services to the community under the form of financial literacy programs and business support to its lowest income customers via association with NGOs.

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 based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Konfio

Series C in 2018
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

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.

Mandaê

Series B in 2018
Mandaê is a Brazilian logistics company that leverages technology to enhance the delivery industry, offering an innovative and streamlined service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By providing a digital platform, Mandaê manages the entire parcel supply chain, including pickups, cross-docking, and last-mile transport, without owning physical assets. This model allows SMBs to utilize private transporters, significantly reducing their shipping costs by up to 35% compared to traditional postal services. Mandaê’s mission is to "Connect Stories" through logistics, ensuring a high-quality and efficient shipping experience. The company has received substantial investment from prominent Latin American investors and has gained recognition through various awards, including the ABComm Innovation in E-commerce Logistics Award and the São Paulo “Smart Cities” category of the 1776 Challenge Cup.

Bandhan Bank

Private Equity Round in 2018
Bandhan Bank Limited is a commercial bank based in Kolkata, India, established in 2015. It offers a wide range of financial services across the country, with a focus on both micro banking and general banking. The bank provides various asset and liability products, including savings, current, fixed deposit, and corporate salary accounts, as well as retail loans such as home loans, personal loans, gold loans, MSME loans, small enterprise loans, microloans for home-based businesses, and agriculture loans. Additionally, Bandhan Bank offers investment services in sovereign securities, card services, Internet and mobile banking, ATM services, trading, NRI services, and distributes third-party products. As of March 31, 2020, the bank operated 1,018 branches, 3,346 banking units, 195 home loan centers, and 485 ATMs.

Demica

Series B in 2018
Demica Limited is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in working capital solutions for multinational corporations and banks. Established in 1990, the firm offers a software as a service (SaaS) platform that facilitates various financial programs, including trade receivables securitization, receivable portfolio purchases, factoring, invoice discounting, supply chain finance, and dynamic discounting services. Demica serves a diverse clientele across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on large corporates requiring financing facilities ranging from $50 million to over $750 million. The company also provides advisory services to help clients optimize their supply chain finance needs, collaborating with financial advisors, technology integrators, law firms, and banks to deliver tailored solutions. In addition to its London headquarters, Demica has an office in New York, enhancing its global reach.

An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank

Debt Financing in 2017
An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank is a commercial bank based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, established in 1993. The bank offers a range of consumer and corporate banking services. For consumers, it provides various savings options, including term and non-term deposits, as well as loans for consumption, home renovation, car purchases, and education. On the corporate side, the bank offers commercial financing solutions, including import and export financing, SME financing, and loans for fixed asset investments. Additionally, it provides business banking services such as demand and term deposit accounts, e-banking, and payment services. An Binh Bank serves a diverse clientele through its transaction offices across Vietnam.

CleanMax

Venture Round in 2017
CleanMax is the largest developer of both onsite and off-site solar solutions for corporate clients in India, focusing on a build-own-operate model. The company specializes in providing end-to-end clean energy services, including the construction, financing, and operation and maintenance of solar projects. By offering renewable energy at rates lower than grid tariffs through long-term Power Purchase Agreements, CleanMax enables businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors to access affordable clean power without any upfront investment. The company also extends its services beyond India, operating in the Middle East and South-East Asia.

Konfio

Series B in 2017
Konfio is a financial services platform based in Mexico City, founded in 2013, that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro entrepreneurs. The company offers a range of financial solutions including corporate credit cards, working capital loans, online payment solutions, and life insurance products. Konfio's mission is to support the growth and productivity of SMEs in Mexico by providing convenient and affordable access to credit options. The platform uses proprietary algorithms that combine data and technology to assess creditworthiness, thereby serving customers who are often underserved by traditional banking institutions.

Power2SME

Series E in 2017
Power2SME is India's first buying club dedicated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to empower them and contribute to the country's growth. The company focuses on reducing the purchase prices of raw materials by pooling the demand from various SMEs and sourcing these materials directly from manufacturers. This model allows Power2SME to negotiate competitive pricing and ensure a wide selection of quality suppliers across multiple product categories, including chemicals, metals, and polymers. By providing an e-commerce platform that offers these commodities at economical rates, Power2SME helps SMEs enhance their productivity and achieve significant business value.

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.

Zoona

Venture Round in 2017
Zoona is a mobile technology company focused on providing financial services to underserved communities across Africa. Founded in 2009, it has established a robust distribution network that facilitates money transfers, electronic voucher payments, savings, credit, and bill payments primarily for unbanked customers. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, Zoona leverages cutting-edge technology and a network of agents to ensure safe and reliable access to financial services. The company has processed over $2 billion in transactions and has received recognition from organizations such as The Nike Foundation and The Unreasonable Group for its impactful contributions to empowering young entrepreneurs and helping to alleviate poverty, particularly among girls.

Zoona

Series B in 2016
Zoona is a mobile technology company focused on providing financial services to underserved communities across Africa. Founded in 2009, it has established a robust distribution network that facilitates money transfers, electronic voucher payments, savings, credit, and bill payments primarily for unbanked customers. With operations in Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique, Zoona leverages cutting-edge technology and a network of agents to ensure safe and reliable access to financial services. The company has processed over $2 billion in transactions and has received recognition from organizations such as The Nike Foundation and The Unreasonable Group for its impactful contributions to empowering young entrepreneurs and helping to alleviate poverty, particularly among girls.

Hepsiburada.com

Series A in 2015
Hepsiburada is an e-commerce store offering various products such as electronics, apparel, stationery, home decor, and groceries.

Ujjivan

Private Equity Round in 2015
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, established in 2004, is a leading Indian financial services provider, headquartered in Bengaluru. It specializes in serving the economically active poor, offering a wide range of micro and rural finance products, housing, personal, vehicle, and institutional loans, along with group and individual insurance. As of 2020, it operated through 575 branches. In 2016, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited was launched as a subsidiary, providing banking services including savings and loan products, mobile banking, debit cards, and insurance to unserved and underserved segments, with 575 banking outlets and 475 ATMs. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

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.

salauno

Series A in 2014
Salauno is a network of ophthalmology clinics in Mexico that provides essential eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, and diabetic retinopathy, primarily targeting low and middle-income populations. The company emphasizes a patient-centered approach and affordability, setting it apart in the healthcare sector. With a mission to reduce the backlog of eye care services, Salauno's clinics not only aim to prevent and reverse blindness but also utilize a model that allows for cross-subsidies, ensuring that quality eye treatment is accessible to those in need. Currently, Salauno operates 11 clinics across Mexico and has been recognized with several awards for its commitment to social entrepreneurship.

AB Microfinance Bank

Debt Financing in 2014
AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited, established in 2008 and headquartered in Lagos, is a foreign-owned financial institution. It specializes in providing financial services tailored to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as low-income individuals. The bank offers a range of deposit accounts, including savings, current, and term deposits, alongside micro and small to medium enterprise loans. As a subsidiary of Access Microfinance Holding AG, it aims to foster business growth and improve financial well-being among its clients.

SafetyPay

Venture Round in 2013
SafetyPay is a global online payment solution that allows customers to make secure purchases from merchants worldwide while paying directly through their local bank accounts in their local currency. Developed to address the need for a safe international payment method, SafetyPay serves various industries, including airline, automotive, retail, finance, and insurance. Its software provides real-time global payment options, facilitating hassle-free transactions for online shoppers, merchants, and banks. By prioritizing security and convenience, SafetyPay aims to enhance the online shopping experience for users across different regions.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2012
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, established in 2004, is a leading Indian financial services provider, headquartered in Bengaluru. It specializes in serving the economically active poor, offering a wide range of micro and rural finance products, housing, personal, vehicle, and institutional loans, along with group and individual insurance. As of 2020, it operated through 575 branches. In 2016, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited was launched as a subsidiary, providing banking services including savings and loan products, mobile banking, debit cards, and insurance to unserved and underserved segments, with 575 banking outlets and 475 ATMs. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

Magma Fincorp

Post in 2011
Magma Fincorp Limited, established in 1988 and previously known as Magma Leasing Limited, is a prominent financial services company in India. The company began its operations in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest players in the industry. Through a merger with Arm Group Enterprises in 1992, Magma further solidified its position in the market. With a focus on providing a range of financial services, Magma Fincorp has established a strong presence and reputation in the Indian financial sector over the past five years.

Sun King

Sun King is a solar energy company that specializes in providing off-grid power solutions across Africa and Asia. It designs, manufactures, and distributes solar home systems, inverter systems, and portable lanterns, targeting communities with limited access to reliable electricity. Sun King offers pay-as-you-go financing options, enabling customers to acquire these products through small, affordable installments over time. The company collaborates with international distribution partners to expand its reach within the off-grid market.
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