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Aye Finance Secures $37M in Funding from British International Investment

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In 2020, the startup raised $27.5 million in its Series E funding round led by Alphabet’s CapitalG. It competes with the likes of Capital Float, Lendingkart and Indifi, which all work toward offering credit to small enterprises in the South Asian nation. One key reason for startups like Aye Finance and others to gain enough traction in India is the lack of credit for small businesses. “Aye Finance is on a growth journey, and we are delighted to partner with BII, who have a deep understanding of the financial services sector in India. “Our investment in Aye Finance underscores our commitment to back companies that have a strong development impact philosophy and promote financial inclusion for India’s underserved groups.