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Sonata Finance aims to make microfinance financially self-sustainable

Lucknow, IndiaFounded 1995Fintech

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2024

Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY

Headcount 500–1k Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Sonata Finance

Sonata Finance is a microfinance institution dedicated to providing financial services to economically disadvantaged women in India. Operating primarily in rural and semi-urban areas, Sonata Finance aims to empower women by offering small loans that enable them to start or expand their businesses, thereby improving their economic status and quality of life. The company serves clients who typically lack access to traditional banking services, focusing on those who need financial support to achieve self-sufficiency. Sonata Finance operates on a group lending model, where loans are provided to groups of women who mutually guarantee each other's loans, reducing the risk of default. The company generates revenue through interest on the loans it provides, as well as fees associated with its financial services. By maintaining a strong focus on customer service and timely loan disbursement, Sonata Finance ensures a high level of client satisfaction and loyalty. The company also emphasizes cost-effective operations to maximize the impact of its services.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 1995
Headquarters: Lucknow, India
Employees: 560
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 62.4/100
Industry: Fintech
Sub-industry: Mortgages & Lending
Sector: Fintech, financial inclusion
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Mar 2024	$64M	$64M	Kotak Mahindra Bank	↗
EARLY VCEquity / VC	Jan 2019	$0	—	Samridhi Fund	—

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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

Year	Revenue	Growth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020		—

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Sonata Finance website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Sonata Finance is 1.7K monthly website visits, down 48.5% over the last three months. Sonata Finance's team declined 4.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.7K 3-month web change-48.5% 1-year team growth-4.6%

Monthly website visitsDec 2018–Jul 2026

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