Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm founded in 2004 by Pierre and Pam Omidyar. Based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices globally, the firm specializes in both equity investments and grants, focusing on early-stage enterprises and non-profit organizations. Its investment strategy spans various sectors, including digital society, emerging technology, education, property rights, governance, financial inclusion, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Omidyar Network prioritizes initiatives that enhance access to capital and promote transparency in media and markets. The firm aims to empower individuals and communities by supporting ventures that foster responsible technology practices, innovative financial solutions, and effective governance tools. With a commitment to creating social impact, Omidyar Network invests between $1 million and $10 million in for-profit entities and up to $5 million in non-profits, focusing on regions such as India, Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Lauren Booker

Investor

Mike Kubzansky

CEO

Annie Maxwell

Executive Vice President

Pierre Omidyar

Founding Partner, Co-Founder and Chairman

Past deals in Credit Bureau

Indifi

Series D in 2021
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Credenc

Seed Round in 2019
Credenc Web Technologies Private Limited is a digital education loan platform based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2017 by Avinash Kumar and Mayank Batheja. The platform specializes in providing education loans to deserving students seeking higher education, particularly in management colleges. Credenc facilitates the loan procurement process through an easy online application system that offers options from multiple banks without any service charges. In addition to financial support, the company assists students with employability services, guiding them as they transition from education to professional life. This holistic approach aims to improve access to post-secondary education and enhance students' career prospects.

MyShubhLife

Series A in 2019
MyShubhLife is a full stack financial services provider for the Next Half Billion. With Real-time analytics and credit reports based on alternative data, MyShubhLife reaches unserved and underserved market segments to provide meaningful financial inclusion. MyShubhLife has further strengthened its financial inclusion goal through its financial wellness program for corporates and individuals by expanding its portfolio to include Mini and Micro loans, Insurance, Mutual Fund SIPS, Tax filing service and more.

Indifi

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

Indifi

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Tez Financial Services

Seed Round in 2018
Tez Financial Services Limited provides digital non-banking micro financing services. The company develops an application through which it aggregates credit, savings, insurance, and investments into a single platform. Its products include Tez advance which provides nano credit services; Tez Bima which distributes insurance; and Tez Sarmaya which caters to the medium-to-long term investment needs. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Karachi, Pakistan.

Bonfleet Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Bonfleet Solutions Pvt. Ltd, established in 2016 and headquartered in Pune, India, provides credit solutions specifically designed for gig economy workers, including taxi drivers, delivery agents, electricians, and self-employed individuals. The company develops an application that streamlines the lending process by connecting users with financial institutions and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). Users can submit necessary documentation through the application or at retail outlets, allowing them to access a BON Credit card with a pre-approved credit limit to manage their expenses. Bonfleet Solutions also offers features for users to track their transactions and make payments easily. With retail outlets located in major cities like Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Kochi, and Kolkata, the firm aims to address the financial needs of a sector that traditionally lacks access to conventional financial services.

ZestMoney

Series A in 2018
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Cignifi

Venture Round in 2018
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Cignifi

Series D in 2018
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

Lendable

Series A in 2017
Lendable operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that streamlines the loan borrowing process. By connecting borrowers directly with investors, it eliminates the traditional banking structure, which often involves complex paperwork and lengthy procedures. Lendable offers paperless loans that can be accessed quickly and efficiently, allowing users to receive personalized rates without impacting their credit scores. This approach provides fair lending options for individuals, including those with less-than-perfect credit histories, making it easier for them to secure the financing they need.

Lendable

Series A in 2017
Lendable, Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in providing debt financing and risk analytics for lenders operating in emerging and frontier markets. Founded in 2014, Lendable offers a comprehensive database containing market repayment, demographic, and contextual data, which aids in the improvement and validation of credit models. The company's risk engine assesses individual credit risk as well as portfolio and group-level risk, facilitating informed lending decisions. By connecting alternative lenders with institutional debt investors, Lendable aims to enhance access to financing for high-growth fintech firms in regions such as Africa, ultimately striving to make impact investing a viable asset class and serve the financial needs of millions of underserved borrowers.

RevolutionCredit

Seed Round in 2017
RevolutionCredit, Inc. is a behavioral data and analytics firm specializing in the consumer credit decisioning process. Based in Irvine, California, the company offers innovative solutions such as BeyondMyScore, which captures predictive behavioral signals from consumers at the point of transaction, enhancing lenders' acquisition and account management capabilities across the credit risk spectrum. Additionally, RevolutionCredit provides BackOnTrack, a solution designed to leverage behavioral science for optimizing collections outcomes for creditors. Founded in 2010, the firm focuses on delivering real-time behavioral scores that enable creditors to better risk-segment consumers and encourage positive changes in their financial behaviors.

Cignifi

Venture Round in 2017
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Bunker

Series A in 2017
Bunker is the leading provider of insurance compliance & verification. They combine Smart COI screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance - all in one platform.

Indifi

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

Indifi

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. operates a digital lending platform that connects small businesses in India with lenders, facilitating access to loans for those with potential but limited access to traditional financing options. Founded in 2015 and based in Gurugram, the company utilizes technology to gather and analyze data from various sources, assessing the creditworthiness of businesses based on their performance and industry context. This approach allows Indifi to identify low-risk, high-potential borrowers, thereby increasing their chances of securing funding. The platform supports a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Additionally, Indifi offers lifecycle support services for lenders, encompassing marketing, customer relationship management, data aggregation, loan monitoring, and payment management, ultimately creating a streamlined process for both borrowers and lenders.

ZestMoney

Series A in 2016
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

NeoGrowth

Venture Round in 2016
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2016
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

Scorenomics

Convertible Note in 2016
Scorenomics is a behavioral data and analytics firm that delivers real-time behavioral scores to creditors at the point of transaction. Its platform addresses both the emotional and financial aspects of delinquency, improves customers' payment rates, and identifies normally declined applicants, enabling lenders to easily build empathy into collections treatments and have consumers engage and get up-to-date.

Lenddo

Series B in 2015
Lenddo International operates an online platform that enables users to leverage their social connections to build creditworthiness and access financial services in emerging markets. By utilizing reputation data from social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn, Lenddo helps individuals secure loans for purposes such as education, debt consolidation, and small business ventures. Founded in 2011, the company primarily serves customers in Colombia and the Philippines, with its headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, and additional offices in Manila, Bogotá, and New York City. As of October 2017, Lenddo International is a subsidiary of EFL Global LTD.

ZestMoney

Seed Round in 2015
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

ZestMoney

Seed Round in 2015
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2015
GuiaBolso is a digital platform in Brazil that connects consumers to various financial products through an in-app marketplace, enabling real-time access and origination. By utilizing proprietary bank account aggregation technology, GuiaBolso offers users a comprehensive view of their finances, along with free credit bureau reports. This innovative approach allows users to access a range of fairly-priced loans based on actual credit risk, which is particularly significant in a market lacking a national credit score and characterized by high interest spreads. The platform also streamlines budgeting and financial control, automating processes and helping users select financial products from a curated list of partners. GuiaBolso's mission is to enhance individuals' financial well-being by providing the necessary information for better financial decision-making.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2015
NeoGrowth Credit Private Limited is a non-banking financial institution based in Mumbai, India, established in 1993. The company specializes in providing business loans tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Its services include retail finance, vendor finance for manufacturers and suppliers of large corporations, and purchase finance for traders and service providers acquiring goods from major corporate clients. NeoGrowth primarily focuses on meeting the financial needs of small businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health services. It began commercial operations in 2013 and aims to support businesses that sell consumer goods and services, such as apparel, electronics, handicrafts, and personal care services.

Cignifi

Series B in 2014
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Cignifi

Series A in 2012
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Cignifi

Series A in 2012
Cignifi Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in credit and marketing analytics for mobile network operators. Founded in 2010, it utilizes mobile phone data to generate credit risk and marketing scores for consumers, particularly targeting mobile pre-pay customers who may lack access to traditional financial services. By analyzing mobile phone behavior, Cignifi provides valuable insights for credit cards, personal loans, insurance, and savings. The company aims to serve the needs of the 2.7 billion individuals globally who have mobile access but limited financial options. In addition to its core analytics platform, Cignifi offers related products such as airtime credit, handset financing, and online lending, thereby enhancing financial inclusion for underserved populations. With a presence in both Boston and Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cignifi targets telecommunications operators, retailers, lenders, and insurers to expand access to essential financial products.

Lenddo

Series A in 2012
Lenddo International operates an online platform that enables users to leverage their social connections to build creditworthiness and access financial services in emerging markets. By utilizing reputation data from social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn, Lenddo helps individuals secure loans for purposes such as education, debt consolidation, and small business ventures. Founded in 2011, the company primarily serves customers in Colombia and the Philippines, with its headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, and additional offices in Manila, Bogotá, and New York City. As of October 2017, Lenddo International is a subsidiary of EFL Global LTD.
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