Lulalend: Scores $35 million Series B

Lulalend: Scores $35 million Series B

  • Lulalend, the South Africa-based digital lender catering to underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Finalized a transformational $35 million (R600 million) Series B funding round
  • It will use the capital to scale its business and address South Africa’s enduring SME credit gap
  • The $35 million (R600 million) Series B funding round was led by Lightrock, the global impact investor
  • The Company’s digital-first approach, paired with its proprietary credit scoring algorithm, has enabled it to offer a faster, simpler
  • The capital raised will enable to increase the size of its loan book, bring new solutions to market, and invest in the technology
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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