Lok Capital

Lok Capital is an impact investment firm based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2004. It concentrates on early-stage and growth investments across India in financial services, healthcare, agriculture and livelihoods, climate and sustainability, and fintech, aiming to back Series A+ ventures that deliver affordable, accessible solutions for underserved communities. The firm uses a multi-dimensional impact framework examining promoter intent, gender, income, geography, and underserved segments. Lok Capital has raised funds totaling over $200 million and is pursuing a fourth fund of roughly $150–$200 million. It maintains an India-focused presence with offices in multiple cities and traces its origins to philanthropic support, including a Rockefeller Foundation grant. Through its investments, Lok Capital seeks to expand financial inclusion, improve healthcare and livelihoods, and promote climate-friendly development.

Rajat Bansal

Director

Mousum Choudhury

Director

Vikram Dileepan

Director

Hari Krishnan

Director

Vishal Mehta

Co-Founder and Partner

Venky Natarajan

Co-Founder and Partner

Venkatesh Natarajan

Co-Founder, Partner and Investment Committee Member

Priyamvada Ramkumar

Partner

Past deals in Lending

Veritas Finance

Private Equity Round in 2024
Veritas Finance Private Limited 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. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Seeds Fincap

Series A in 2024
Based in Delhi, Seeds Fincap is a fintech company focused on serving the financial needs of underserved individuals and businesses, particularly those residing in Tier II, III, and IV cities. It provides financial products and support to enable access to formal credit for entrepreneurs and youngsters who previously lacked such opportunities.

Seeds Fincap

Series A in 2023
Based in Delhi, Seeds Fincap is a fintech company focused on serving the financial needs of underserved individuals and businesses, particularly those residing in Tier II, III, and IV cities. It provides financial products and support to enable access to formal credit for entrepreneurs and youngsters who previously lacked such opportunities.

MoneyView

Series E in 2022
MoneyView is a financial management application designed to help users track and organize expenses, bills, and account balances. It utilizes SMS data to derive financial information, providing users with real-time visibility of their finances. In addition to expense management, MoneyView offers services related to personal loans, allowing users to check their loan eligibility and access low-interest loans through a completely paperless process. The platform emphasizes user-friendly financial management by enabling customers to track their spending while offering flexible repayment terms on loans. Through these comprehensive services, MoneyView aims to enhance users' overall financial awareness and facilitate better money management.

Mintifi

Series C in 2022
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2020
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

Veritas Finance

Series E in 2020
Veritas Finance Private Limited 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. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2019
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series C in 2018
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families in India, many of whom have limited access to organized financial services. By focusing on customers with informal incomes, Ummeed Housing Finance aims to bridge the gap in affordable housing finance. Its services include home loans, loans for construction, home renovation, and insurance options, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times. The company leverages technology to deliver personalized and accessible financial solutions, thereby supporting the aspirations of low and middle-income households in securing affordable housing.

Mintifi

Seed Round in 2018
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Veritas Finance

Series C in 2018
Veritas Finance Private Limited 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. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Veritas Finance

Series B in 2017
Veritas Finance Private Limited 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. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Mintifi

Seed Round in 2017
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series B in 2017
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families in India, many of whom have limited access to organized financial services. By focusing on customers with informal incomes, Ummeed Housing Finance aims to bridge the gap in affordable housing finance. Its services include home loans, loans for construction, home renovation, and insurance options, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times. The company leverages technology to deliver personalized and accessible financial solutions, thereby supporting the aspirations of low and middle-income households in securing affordable housing.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2017
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

Ummeed Housing Finance

Series A in 2016
Ummeed Housing Finance Private Limited is a housing finance company based in Gurugram, India, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing home loans and loans against property specifically tailored for lower and middle-income families in India, many of whom have limited access to organized financial services. By focusing on customers with informal incomes, Ummeed Housing Finance aims to bridge the gap in affordable housing finance. Its services include home loans, loans for construction, home renovation, and insurance options, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times. The company leverages technology to deliver personalized and accessible financial solutions, thereby supporting the aspirations of low and middle-income households in securing affordable housing.

Veritas Finance

Series A in 2016
Veritas Finance Private Limited 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. Founded with the mission to provide inclusive financial solutions, Veritas focuses on delivering various loan products tailored to meet the working capital and credit requirements of these businesses. Its offerings encompass short-term loans for immediate working capital needs, medium-term loans for business expansion, and long-term loans for asset creation. The company is managed by a team of experienced professionals in the financial services industry, committed to facilitating access to credit and positively impacting the lives of millions of Indians engaged in informal activities that contribute significantly to the nation's economy.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2016
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited is a banking institution based in Varanasi, India, that offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services to retail, institutional, and corporate customers. Established in 2016, the bank operates through several segments, including Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, and Other Banking Operations. Its offerings encompass savings, current, and salary accounts, along with various term deposits and investment products. The bank also provides an array of loan products, such as housing, personal, agricultural, and MSME loans, in addition to overdrafts and corporate lending services. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank facilitates remittance services, including NEFT and RTGS, and supports various banking channels like ATMs, internet, and mobile banking. The bank's operations are supported by a network of 507 branches and 177 ATMs across 15 states and 2 union territories in India, making it a significant player in the small finance banking sector.

Utkarsh Micro Finance

Series D in 2014
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.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2014
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited is a banking institution based in Varanasi, India, that offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services to retail, institutional, and corporate customers. Established in 2016, the bank operates through several segments, including Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, and Other Banking Operations. Its offerings encompass savings, current, and salary accounts, along with various term deposits and investment products. The bank also provides an array of loan products, such as housing, personal, agricultural, and MSME loans, in addition to overdrafts and corporate lending services. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank facilitates remittance services, including NEFT and RTGS, and supports various banking channels like ATMs, internet, and mobile banking. The bank's operations are supported by a network of 507 branches and 177 ATMs across 15 states and 2 union territories in India, making it a significant player in the small finance banking sector.

Sitara

Venture Round in 2014
Sitara, known as Sewa Grih Rin Limited, is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, that was established in 2011. The company specializes in providing affordable housing loans to low-income households, particularly those in urban and peri-urban areas. It offers a range of mortgage products that can be used alongside government subsidies, as well as non-mortgage loans aimed at home and infrastructure improvements. Focused on addressing the needs of informally employed individuals, Sitara empowers these households, especially women, by helping them acquire tangible financial assets and improve their living conditions. Through its services, the company strives to bridge the financing gap for those who typically lack access to formal housing finance, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for its clients.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2014
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

MAS Financial Services

Venture Round in 2014
MAS Financial Services Limited is a non-banking financial company based in Ahmedabad, India, specializing in retail financing solutions. Founded in 1995, the company offers a diverse range of loan products, including micro enterprise, two-wheeler, small and medium enterprise, commercial vehicle, used car, tractor, and housing loans. MAS Financial Services serves low and middle-income individuals as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises, with a network of approximately 3,300 centers across several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The company is registered with the Reserve Bank of India and aims to provide accessible financing options to underserved segments in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas.

Aptus Value Housing Finance India

Venture Round in 2014
Aptus Value Housing Finance India is a housing finance company in India focused on low- and middle-income customers in rural and semi-urban markets. It provides long-term home loans for constructing, purchasing, or improving residences, as well as loans against property, loans for land purchase, and refinancing. The company also offers related insurance products. It operates a retail-focused lending model with activities including sourcing, underwriting, collateral valuation, legal assessment, credit assessment, and collections. Its target customers include self-employed and informal segments seeking affordable housing solutions. The business addresses housing needs in semi-urban and rural areas and is registered with the National Housing Bank. The company began operations in 2009 and is headquartered in Chennai.

Equitas Holdings

Venture Round in 2013
Equitas Holdings Limited, based in Chennai, India, operates as a non-banking financial institution through its subsidiaries. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on providing a range of financial services, including microfinance, vehicle finance, housing finance, and loans for micro and small enterprises, as well as agricultural and gold loans. It serves individuals and businesses, particularly those with limited access to traditional banking services. Additionally, Equitas Holdings engages in online freight facilitation under the Wowtruck brand. The company evolved from its original name, Equitas Micro Finance India Private Limited, in 2012, and it has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of financial products aimed at helping low-income customers and self-employed individuals.

Vistaar

Series B in 2012
The idea of Vistaar dawned on the minds of two first generation entrepreneurs, who truly believe in supporting and creating new economic opportunity through providing access to finance, to deserving small business men, to enhance and enrich their lives and the community they live in. The Company targets the missing middle segment, consisting of customers with an annual income of Rs 120000-10,00,000, which is not effectively served by the formal financial system.

Vistaar Finance

Series B in 2012
Vistaar Finance designs and delivers customized loan products to small businesses, tailoring loan amounts and tenors to fit industry needs. The company focuses on dominant livelihoods in specific markets, including textiles and power looms, and provides non-banking financial services to attract mainstream capital and resources. By serving carefully chosen segments, it helps clients improve their economic output through strategic planning and credit support. Vistaar Finance was established in 2010 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, by Brahmanand Hegde.

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 as of 2020. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

Suryoday Small finance Bank

Venture Round in 2010
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited is a small finance bank based in Navi Mumbai, India, focused on promoting financial inclusion by serving unserved and underserved populations. Established in 2008, the bank provides a diverse range of services, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and a variety of loan products such as home loans, vehicle financing, and loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Additionally, it offers insurance products, pension schemes, and digital banking services, including UPI payments and mobile banking. The bank operates through various segments, with retail banking being its primary revenue source. With a network of 482 banking outlets across multiple states and union territories, Suryoday Small Finance Bank aims to empower economically challenged individuals, particularly women, by facilitating access to essential financial services and contributing to poverty alleviation in its areas of operation. Formerly known as Suryoday Micro Finance Limited, it rebranded in January 2017 to reflect its broader banking capabilities.

BASIX

Venture Round in 2010
BASIX is a financial services company that operates as a micro-finance non-banking finance company (NBFC). Its primary focus is on promoting livelihoods for rural poor households by offering a comprehensive range of services. BASIX provides consulting services relevant to livelihood promotion and executes projects funded by various organizations, including UN agencies, donors, and government entities. The company’s micro-finance offerings include agricultural and business development services, technical assistance, micro-credit, and retail insurance. Through these integrated services, BASIX enables poor and rural households to access essential financial resources and support, fostering economic development and self-sufficiency.

Arohan Financial Services

Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 1991, Arohan Financial Services is a leading non-banking financial company based in Kolkata, India. It specializes in providing microfinance services, offering loans ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 1 crore, primarily targeting economically active women and small businesses in low-income areas. The company operates through 711 branches nationwide, offering a range of products including group term life insurance, hospi-cash, merchant cash advance, and working capital facilities.

Asirvad Microfinance

Venture Round in 2009
Asirvad Microfinance is a microfinance institution based in Chennai, India, that focuses on providing financial services to women from poor and low-income households. The company specializes in offering microloans, which are small loans designed to support entrepreneurial activities and uplift the financial status of its clients. In addition to microloans, Asirvad also provides housing loans and festival loan services, catering to the specific needs of low-income women. Through its targeted financial products, Asirvad aims to empower women and facilitate their economic independence.

Ujjivan

Seed Round in 2008
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 as of 2020. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

Ujjivan

Venture Round in 2008
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 as of 2020. Both entities are committed to promoting financial inclusion in India.

Arohan Financial Services

Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 1991, Arohan Financial Services is a leading non-banking financial company based in Kolkata, India. It specializes in providing microfinance services, offering loans ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 1 crore, primarily targeting economically active women and small businesses in low-income areas. The company operates through 711 branches nationwide, offering a range of products including group term life insurance, hospi-cash, merchant cash advance, and working capital facilities.

Satin Creditcare Network

Venture Round in 2008
Satin Creditcare Network Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Gurugram, India, specializing in microfinance services. Founded in 1990, the company primarily offers collateral-free microcredit facilities to economically active women, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas where access to mainstream financial services is limited. Its services include loans for individual businesses, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as financing for solar lamps, bicycles, consumer durables, and the development of water connections and sanitation facilities. Additionally, Satin Creditcare Network has a housing finance subsidiary that caters to the affordable housing segment. The company operates on a Joint Liability Group model, facilitating community-based lending, and serves clients across 23 states and union territories in India. Through its subsidiary, Taraashna Services Limited, it also provides business correspondent services to other financial institutions, further extending its reach within the underserved market segments.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial

Venture Round in 2007
Spandana Sphoorty Financial is a rural-focused microfinance institution in India, headquartered in Hyderabad. It provides microfinance loans to low‑income households, with a strong emphasis on women engaged in income‑generating activities, typically through joint liability group lending. The product mix includes income‑generating loans and loans against property, along with other financing designed to smooth household cash flows and enable productive assets. The company serves urban, rural, and semi‑urban markets and is expanding into additional lending lines, including loan against property and smaller nano loans through subsidiaries. Its core business is financing, aimed at promoting financial security and entrepreneurship among underserved communities. By delivering accessible credit, Spandana Sphoorty Financial seeks to support economic empowerment for low‑income clients and broaden financial inclusion across India.

Saarathi Finance

Saarathi Finance provides small and medium business credit solutions.
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