[Funding alert] NBFC Finova Capital raises $55M led by Sequoia Capital India and Faering Capital
Summary
The fintech company said it will use the funds to expand its presence and enable access to credit for the unbanked population. Finova Capital targets micro-entrepreneurs and semi-skilled professionals, who typically do not have or have limited access to lending from formal financing institutions, and are looking for loans of around Rs 3-5 lakhs for a period of up to seven years. With over 100 branches across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, the company claims that loans are provided at flexible terms and are designed keeping the end-customer in mind. “We have been impressed by Finova Capital’s profitable growth, asset quality, and execution over the past 18 months since our original investment, and are excited to continue to back the company in their vision of delivering innovative credit solutions for a large and underserved market,” added Aditya Parekh, Co-founder and Partner, Faering Capital. Bengaluru-based Unitus Capital acted as an exclusive financial transaction advisor to Finova, while Vertices Partners and Luthra and Luthra, acted as legal advisors to the transaction.