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Aye Finance raises $30 Mn in Series G round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Aye Finance raises $30 Mn in Series G round
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Microlending platform Aye Finance has raised Rs 250 crore ($30 million) in a Series G round led by Singapore’s ABC Impact. The round also saw participation from British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor which led Aye’s Series F round of Rs 310 crore ($37 million) in December 2023. In June this year, the company also raised $30 million in debt. This investment is the first from ABC Impact’s Fund II and boosts the firm’s assets under management (AUM) to over $850 million. The deal completion is subject to completion of standard conditions precedent. With this round, Aye’s equity raise totals Rs 1,250 crore ($150 million). With more than 398 locations operating in 22 states around India, Aye Finance offers financial services to micro and small enterprises, the majority of which are involved in manufacturing, trading, and service industries. Aye Finance offers three loan products with values ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,000,000: quasi-mortgage loans, hypothetical loans, and add-on loans. The firm claims that it has already extended over 7,600 crore ($915 million) in loans to more than 5,76,000 businesses with a 60% repeat rate. Aye Finance’s revenue from operations grew 44.5% to Rs 623 crore during FY23 with a profit of Rs 54 crore. In FY24, the company claims that its profit grew 3 times to Rs 161 crore and revenue was up 67% to Rs 1072 crore. The company ended FY24 with assets under management (AUM) of Rs 4,500 crore and a gross NPA of 1.21%. It competes with several NBFCs including Indifi, Axio (formerly Capital Float), Lendingkart, Flexiloans and others.

Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance

EntrackrEntrackr · 6d ago
Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance
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Symbiotics leads $18 Mn debt round in Dugar Finance Dugar Finance, an impact-led secured MSME lender, has raised $18 million (about Rs 160 crore) in a debt funding round led by Swiss-based investor Symbiotics, with participation from leading Indian banks including Union Bank of India, Karur Vysya Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, and STCI Finance among others. Symbiotics contributed $5.5 million in this round. It had previously raised $3 million in debt from the $75-million Green Basket Bond issued by Symbiotics Investments back in June this year. The fresh funds will be allocated to strengthen its secured MSME lending and support its expansion into Tier-2 to Tier-6 markets across India, Dugar Finance said in a press release. Led by Ramesh Dugar, Dugar Finance is an impact-focused, non-deposit-taking NBFC operating across multiple states in India with a strong presence in tier 3 and tier 4 markets. The company specializes in secured MSME and commercial vehicle financing aimed at income generation, supporting micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and first-time commercial vehicle drivers who remain underserved by formal credit. Dugar Finance focuses on disciplined underwriting, strong governance, and prudent risk management, and it aims to continue to deepen its institutional lender relationships. It is emphasized on building a resilient, scalable lending platform designed to support long-term economic activity in India’s growth corridors. The Chennai-based company currently operates across six states, serving semi-urban and rural customers. Its portfolio includes income-generating secured MSME loans and commercial vehicle loans, supporting micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and first-time commercial vehicle drivers. It aims to scale more than 75 branches and Rs 600 crore AUM by FY27 and Rs 2,000 crore AUM by FY29, while maintaining its strong financial performance, including an RoA of above 4% and Gross NPAs below 2%.

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