Micro Lending Startups in Africa
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Micro-lending in East Africa is a double-edged sword. While it provides access to finance for the underserved, it also risks over-indebtedness. MNT-Halan and Tanda have faced criticism for high interest rates and aggressive collection tactics. Local business leaders are divided: some see it as empowering entrepreneurs, while others fear it's creating a debt trap.
Cummulative Funding
$1B+
Total # of Companies
3
Total Deal Count
19
Total M&A Count
1
Total # of Investors
40
List of Micro Lending startups in Africa
Add Startup| Startuparrow_upward | Overviewarrow_upward | Last roundarrow_upward | Total raisedarrow_upward | Founded |
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MNT-Halan is Egypt’s largest and fastest growing lender to the unbanked. | Debt Financing | $ 947,900,000 | 2018 | |
Fintech lender empowering individuals and MSMEs with digital financial access. | Debt Financing | $ 74,500,000 | 2014 | |
Tanda is a Kenyan fintech startup working to revolutionize access to digital financial services for micro-retilers across Africa. | Seed | $ 20,000,000 | 2017 |
Founded
2018
Overview
MNT-Halan is Egypt’s largest and fastest growing lender to the unbanked.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 947,900,000
Employee
10,001+
Founded
2014
Overview
Fintech lender empowering individuals and MSMEs with digital financial access.
Last round
Debt Financing
Total raised
$ 74,500,000
Employee
51-200
Founded
2017
Overview
Tanda is a Kenyan fintech startup working to revolutionize access to digital financial services for micro-retilers across Africa.
Last round
Seed
Total raised
$ 20,000,000
Employee
51-200