India’s fintech ecosystem has undergone a radical transformation in the past decade. As traditional banks grapple with legacy systems, high documentation requirements, and a preference for prime customers, millions of underserved and new-to-credit users have been left behind. This vacuum has been quickly filled by nimble digital lending startups that use technology to assess, approve,…
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A Deep-Dive Into India’s Fastest-Scaling Digital Lender for Small Businesses Why SME Lending Matters Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of India’s economy. They contribute over 30% to the GDP and account for nearly half of the country’s exports. Yet, they remain vastly underserved when it comes to credit access. According to the…
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Patni Financial Advisors (Patni Family Office), established by the Patni family in 2005 following the sale of Patni Computer Systems, has evolved into a multifaceted investment firm. Operating as an NBFC (Non-Banking Financial Company), the firm focuses on investing across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including equity, debt, and real estate. The firm has…
Read moreWelcome to the ‘It’s-a-big-deal’ blog, powered by PrivateCircle Research. It’s-a-big-deal is a video series where we dive into the world of Indian private markets and analyze deals to provide context with insights. In this episode we will look into the significant deals that happened between 13th March and 15th April of 2023. Try out the…
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