Lendable

Profile

Lendable is a London-based investment firm focused on providing asset-backed capital to financial services companies, predominantly in emerging markets. Founded in 2016, the firm has strategically expanded its presence with investment teams situated in London, Nairobi, Singapore, Johannesburg, and across Latin America. Lendable distinguishes itself by targeting businesses that leverage technology and data to improve financial access for underserved populations, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable growth with a risk mitigation approach such as offering investment-grade senior tranches in its funds to attract institutional investors.

Lendable invests primarily in technology-enabled financial services, with a strong focus on sectors such as fintech, proptech, and B2B commerce platforms. Lendable's check sizes and stages focus on Series B and later stage financing, aligning with its substantial AUM including the MSME Fintech Credit Fund I at $100 million, and the recently closed Emerging Markets Fintech Fund at $255 million. The firm collaborates with both existing and new institutional backers, including AXA XL and Absa, showing a robust strategic partnership network.

Notable investments by Lendable include Lhoopa, an SME-focused proptech startup in the Philippines; Amartha, a P2P lending platform in Indonesia; Moladin, an auto fintech firm; Validus, an SME lending platform; ShopUp, a B2B commerce platform based in Bangladesh; and LendMN, a Mongolian fintech company. These investments highlight Lendable's broad engagement with emerging markets and commitment to driving impactful growth.