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Next-gen microfinance entity offering differential banking solutions

Mumbai, IndiaFounded 2012Fintech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2024
Headcount 2–5k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Svatantra

Svatantra Microfin is a microfinance institution focused on empowering rural women entrepreneurs in India. The company operates in the microfinance sector, providing small loans to women for business needs such as working capital and capital expenditure. Svatantra Microfin serves clients in rural areas, forming groups of 5-12 people called Sahayatah to facilitate the loan process. The company conducts detailed surveys to identify potential customers and offers financial literacy workshops to help them manage their finances effectively. With over 448 branches as of February 2020, Svatantra Microfin ensures timely guidance and collection of EMIs (Equated Monthly Installments) through its field officers. The business model is centered around cashless disbursements, making it the only microfinance institution in India to achieve 100% cashless transactions. Svatantra Microfin generates revenue through the interest charged on the micro loans it provides, maintaining the lowest interest rates in the industry. The company leverages innovative ideas and technology to craft business solutions, shaping the future of micro businesses in India.

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At a glance

Founded
2012
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Sector
Fintech

Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Proparco
  • Advent International
  • Multiples Alternate Asset Management
Team profiled 7 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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4 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India99.2%
🇺🇸 United States0.2%
🇵🇹 Portugal0.1%
🏳️ Côte d'Ivoire0.1%
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