HSG

HSG, formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, is a global venture capital and private equity firm, managing over USD 55 billion across various funds. Established in 2005, HSG invests in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, with a focus on seed, venture, growth, buyout, and infrastructure stages. The firm has backed over 1,500 companies, with more than 160 listed on public exchanges and over 140 achieving unicorn status. HSG operates globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, London, Tokyo, and Singapore, providing extensive resources and industry expertise to its portfolio companies.

Rohit Agarwal

Managing Director

Mohit Bhatnagar

Managing Director

Wang Chenyu

Vice President

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

Raghavv Garg

Analyst

Pushpak Kedia

Vice President

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Saksham Mittal

Analyst

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Javier Ng

Associate

Enita Pu

Partner

Wendy Qian

Analyst

Haim Sadger

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner

Johan Surani

Vice President

Vedant Trivedi

Associate

Aradhita Tuli

Investment Analyst

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Fu Xin

Partner

Past deals in Personal Finance

FPL Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Chocolate Finance

Series A in 2022
Chocolate Finance is a Singapore-based fintech startup focused on helping customers invest their spare cash. The company provides flexible interest rates on excess unused funds, allowing individuals to earn monetary benefits on their savings. By offering a straightforward approach to managing finances, Chocolate Finance aims to empower customers to make the most of their idle cash while enhancing their financial well-being.

FPL Technologies

Series D in 2022
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Wealth42

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Wealth42 is a financial technology company that specializes in goal-based financial planning through its innovative Robo-advisor application. The platform utilizes proprietary Active Money Routing technology to assist users in creating personalized investment plans aligned with their financial objectives. Wealth42 aims to simplify personal finance management by integrating various aspects such as loans, investments, savings, taxes, and insurance. By providing expert analysis and tailored investment strategies, the company helps individuals cultivate saving habits and stay on track with their financial goals, facilitating adjustments as needed. Wealth42’s approach is designed to deliver a personalized banking and investing experience, making wealth growth and preservation accessible to its users.

Afriex

Series A in 2022
Afriex Inc. is a mobile payment application developer based in Oakland, California, specializing in overseas money transfer services. Founded in 2019, the company offers a digital wallet application that allows users to send and receive money globally, utilizing stablecoins to ensure fast and cost-effective remittance solutions. Afriex supports transactions to over 30 countries, enabling users to make payments and manage their finances more efficiently at current exchange rates, while also providing various withdrawal options to enhance the user experience.

Tonik

Series B in 2022
Tonik is a digital banking company that offers a range of retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards. Its platform is designed to facilitate secure online financial transactions, providing customers with a highly secure environment for managing their finances. By leveraging technology, Tonik aims to enhance financial liquidity and efficiency, enabling users to save and transact more effectively. The company focuses on delivering innovative banking solutions that cater to the needs of modern consumers.

FPL Technologies

Series C in 2021
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Chime

Series G in 2021
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that offers users convenient access to banking services through their smartphones. The platform features a unique savings mechanism that automatically allocates a predetermined amount of money into savings after each transaction. Chime generates revenue from transaction fees paid by merchants, which aligns its interests with those of its users, promoting fee avoidance and encouraging savings. Additionally, the platform provides fee-free overdrafts and early access to paychecks, empowering users to gain greater control and flexibility over their financial situations while supporting their efforts to improve credit.

Bibit.id

Venture Round in 2021
Bibit is a Robo-advisor application aimed at making investing more accessible in Indonesia. It offers a financial platform that assists users with personal investments by intelligently allocating their funds into a diversified mutual fund portfolio. The platform takes into account individual factors such as age, income, and overall risk profile, thereby providing users with a streamlined and hassle-free investment experience. Bibit effectively combines technology with professional financial planning services, enabling a broader audience to engage in investment activities.

Five Star Business Finance

Private Equity Round in 2021
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd is a Registered Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) recognized by the Reserve Bank of India. Based in Kilpauk, Chennai, the company operates multiple branches across various locations, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Five-Star specializes in providing secured loans tailored to the needs of micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. These loans can be utilized for diverse purposes, including business expansions, asset creation such as home renovations, and financing significant life events like marriage, healthcare, and education. The company is committed to delivering quality service to its customers, adhering to regulatory guidelines set forth by the Reserve Bank of India.

Xiaobangguihua

Series B in 2021
Xiaobangguihua is an intelligent investment advisory service platform tailored for Chinese middle-class families. The company offers financial management and risk education through personalized consultation plans, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and sophisticated asset allocation models, Xiaobangguihua provides systematic financial solutions aimed at optimizing investment outcomes. Its services include various tools and applications designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. The company’s mission is to empower individuals to improve their financial literacy and utilize their resources more wisely.

Lummo

Series A in 2021
Lummo empower entrepreneurs and brands in SEA to accelerate their growth and to serve their customers by giving them the best technology.

Bukukas

Series A in 2021
BukuKas is a neo-banking venture focused on integrating unbanked individuals in Southeast Asia into the financial ecosystem. Initially launched in Indonesia, the BukuKas app aims to support micro and small enterprises by digitizing traditional bookkeeping methods. The application allows business owners to easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions using their smartphones. By simplifying cash management, BukuKas helps these enterprises enhance their profitability. Additionally, the app offers features such as transaction management, money transfer without bank fees, performance monitoring, automatic financial report generation, and stock management. Through these services, BukuKas seeks to improve cash flow management for small businesses in the region.

Bibit.id

Series A in 2021
Bibit is a Robo-advisor application aimed at making investing more accessible in Indonesia. It offers a financial platform that assists users with personal investments by intelligently allocating their funds into a diversified mutual fund portfolio. The platform takes into account individual factors such as age, income, and overall risk profile, thereby providing users with a streamlined and hassle-free investment experience. Bibit effectively combines technology with professional financial planning services, enabling a broader audience to engage in investment activities.

FPL Technologies

Series A in 2020
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Tonik

Series A in 2020
Tonik is a digital banking company that offers a range of retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards. Its platform is designed to facilitate secure online financial transactions, providing customers with a highly secure environment for managing their finances. By leveraging technology, Tonik aims to enhance financial liquidity and efficiency, enabling users to save and transact more effectively. The company focuses on delivering innovative banking solutions that cater to the needs of modern consumers.

MoneyTap

Series B in 2020
MoneyTap is an app-based credit line that provides small to medium-sized cash loans, quick credit on mobile, and affordable interest rates. It is currently available in Delhi NCR (Delhi, New Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon), Mumbai (Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane), Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Vijayawada, Vizag, Indore, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, and Gandhinagar. MoneyTap was founded in 2015 by a passionate pack of IIT/ISB alumni. It is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Fi.Money

Seed Round in 2020
Epifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates as a digital bank without physical branches, targeting young millennial workers and digital natives. The company offers a comprehensive range of online and mobile-first financial services, including payment solutions, money transfers, and lending services. By partnering with licensed banks, Epifi creates a secure platform that serves as a primary hub for consumers, enabling them to access co-branded debit cards and integrate their existing financial products into a single mobile banking interface. Utilizing customer insights and advanced technology, Epifi aims to simplify the banking experience and support users in achieving financial freedom.

Aptus Value Housing

Venture Round in 2019
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd is a housing finance company focused on addressing the financial needs of self-employed individuals and low to middle-income customers primarily in semi-urban and rural areas of India. Registered and certified by the National Housing Bank, Aptus aims to alleviate the significant housing shortage in the country by providing accessible financing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including home loans for purchasing, constructing, or improving residential properties, as well as loans against property and business loans. It manages all aspects of the lending process, including sourcing, underwriting, and credit assessment, to ensure that its customers receive comprehensive support in securing housing finance. By catering specifically to this underserved segment, Aptus plays a crucial role in enhancing home ownership and improving living conditions in rural and semi-urban communities.

FPL Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
FPL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing innovative financial solutions for a digitally savvy younger population. The company has developed a proprietary technology platform that aims to enhance the credit card experience, capitalizing on the growing demand for consumption credit in India. With the recent surge in digital payment adoption, FPL recognizes the need for a more user-friendly approach to credit management. Their flagship product, the One Score app, launched to help users check and understand their credit scores, offers a secure and straightforward way to manage credit behavior. By integrating an intuitive mobile application with their credit card services, FPL Technologies seeks to meet the evolving needs of millennials and improve their overall financial literacy and credit experience.

Xiaobangguihua

Series B in 2019
Xiaobangguihua is an intelligent investment advisory service platform tailored for Chinese middle-class families. The company offers financial management and risk education through personalized consultation plans, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and sophisticated asset allocation models, Xiaobangguihua provides systematic financial solutions aimed at optimizing investment outcomes. Its services include various tools and applications designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. The company’s mission is to empower individuals to improve their financial literacy and utilize their resources more wisely.

Xiaobangguihua

Series A in 2018
Xiaobangguihua is an intelligent investment advisory service platform tailored for Chinese middle-class families. The company offers financial management and risk education through personalized consultation plans, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and sophisticated asset allocation models, Xiaobangguihua provides systematic financial solutions aimed at optimizing investment outcomes. Its services include various tools and applications designed to assist users in managing their finances effectively. The company’s mission is to empower individuals to improve their financial literacy and utilize their resources more wisely.

Five Star Business Finance

Private Equity Round in 2018
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd is a Registered Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) recognized by the Reserve Bank of India. Based in Kilpauk, Chennai, the company operates multiple branches across various locations, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Five-Star specializes in providing secured loans tailored to the needs of micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. These loans can be utilized for diverse purposes, including business expansions, asset creation such as home renovations, and financing significant life events like marriage, healthcare, and education. The company is committed to delivering quality service to its customers, adhering to regulatory guidelines set forth by the Reserve Bank of India.

Jinfuzi

Series C in 2018
Jinfuzi is an online investment platform that provides users with access to a diverse range of financial products, including private equity, venture capital, trusts, and foreign funds. The platform is designed to assist investors in selecting investment portfolios that align with their individual return-risk preferences. Jinfuzi offers two main mobile applications: Finance Port and Snowball, which facilitate the investment process and enhance user engagement. By focusing on wealth management services, Jinfuzi aims to simplify the investment experience for its users and enable them to make informed financial decisions.

Feidee

Series C in 2017
Feidee is a Beijing-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in online platforms for personal finance management. The company enables users to track their daily expenses and manage their finances effectively through its mobile applications. One of its key offerings is Kaniu, a mobile application designed specifically for managing credit card expenditures. By allowing users to record their incomes and expenses, Feidee's platforms facilitate budgeting and enhance savings management, making personal finance more accessible and efficient for individuals.

Five Star Business Finance

Series C in 2017
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd is a Registered Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) recognized by the Reserve Bank of India. Based in Kilpauk, Chennai, the company operates multiple branches across various locations, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Five-Star specializes in providing secured loans tailored to the needs of micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. These loans can be utilized for diverse purposes, including business expansions, asset creation such as home renovations, and financing significant life events like marriage, healthcare, and education. The company is committed to delivering quality service to its customers, adhering to regulatory guidelines set forth by the Reserve Bank of India.

MoneyTap

Series A in 2017
MoneyTap is an app-based credit line that provides small to medium-sized cash loans, quick credit on mobile, and affordable interest rates. It is currently available in Delhi NCR (Delhi, New Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon), Mumbai (Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane), Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Jaipur, Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Vijayawada, Vizag, Indore, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, and Gandhinagar. MoneyTap was founded in 2015 by a passionate pack of IIT/ISB alumni. It is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Aptus Value Housing

Venture Round in 2016
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd is a housing finance company focused on addressing the financial needs of self-employed individuals and low to middle-income customers primarily in semi-urban and rural areas of India. Registered and certified by the National Housing Bank, Aptus aims to alleviate the significant housing shortage in the country by providing accessible financing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including home loans for purchasing, constructing, or improving residential properties, as well as loans against property and business loans. It manages all aspects of the lending process, including sourcing, underwriting, and credit assessment, to ensure that its customers receive comprehensive support in securing housing finance. By catering specifically to this underserved segment, Aptus plays a crucial role in enhancing home ownership and improving living conditions in rural and semi-urban communities.

Zhen Rong Bao

Series B in 2015
Zhen Rong Bao is a financial technology platform that provides comprehensive asset allocation services to the general public. It offers a user-friendly interface allowing individuals to invest with a minimum of one yuan, facilitating anytime deposits and withdrawals. By focusing on high-quality debt assets, the platform enables users to select suitable investment options and access credit transfer services. This approach aims to deliver convenient and efficient financial management solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

FinVolution Group

Series C in 2015
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.

FinVolution Group

Series B in 2014
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.

Feidee

Series A in 2012
Feidee is a Beijing-based company founded in 2010 that specializes in online platforms for personal finance management. The company enables users to track their daily expenses and manage their finances effectively through its mobile applications. One of its key offerings is Kaniu, a mobile application designed specifically for managing credit card expenditures. By allowing users to record their incomes and expenses, Feidee's platforms facilitate budgeting and enhance savings management, making personal finance more accessible and efficient for individuals.

FinVolution Group

Series A in 2012
FinVolution Group, formerly known as PPDai, is an online platform for peer-to-peer small unsecured loans in China. It builds a safe, high-performance, honest network platform with creative technology and ideals. FinVolution Group standardizes personal behaviors of debit and credit and brings returns to both lenders and borrowers. FinVolution was founded in August 2007 by founders from well-known companies.

Equitas Holdings

Venture Round in 2010
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.

Vault Wealth

Vault Wealth is a digital private wealth management platform, designed for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and affluent clients.

Tonik

Tonik is a digital banking company that offers a range of retail financial products, including deposits, loans, current accounts, payments, and cards. Its platform is designed to facilitate secure online financial transactions, providing customers with a highly secure environment for managing their finances. By leveraging technology, Tonik aims to enhance financial liquidity and efficiency, enabling users to save and transact more effectively. The company focuses on delivering innovative banking solutions that cater to the needs of modern consumers.
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