# Lidya

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lidya

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Greenbelt, US
- Website: www.lidya.co/
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 7, 2021)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Founded in 2016, and based in Greenbelt, Maryland, US, Lidya. Co's is a financial technology company focused on providing innovative lending solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. The company has pivoted its business strategy to focus on digital lending solutions for SMEs. idya.co specializes in providing innovative financial solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. Their core offerings include a comprehensive suite of digital lending services, which facilitate access to credit for businesses seeking to expand their operations. By leveraging technology and data analytics, Lidya.co aims to streamline the loan application process and enhance credit assessment, allowing businesses to receive funding more quickly and efficiently. The company's primary clientele consists of SMEs across Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Kenya, where the need for accessible financing is significant. Additionally, Lidya.co's solutions cater to various industries, including retail, agriculture, and manufacturing, addressing the unique challenges these sectors face in securing the necessary capital for growth.Lidya.co generates revenue primarily through its lending operations, creating a structured transaction model that involves direct engagement with its clients. The company typically operates on a B2B basis, offering financial products such as short-term loans, which are structured around predetermined repayment schedules tailored to the cash flow cycles of SMEs. While exact pricing plans for their services are proprietary, the company employs a tiered interest rate system based on the risk profile of the borrower. By facilitating these financial transactions, Lidya.co enhances the liquidity of SMEs, enabling them to invest in capacity building and operational expansion, thereby contributing to overall economic growth in the regions they serve.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 7, 2021, $8.3M — Accion, Bamboo Capital Partners, Alitheia IDF Managers, Flourish Ventures
- Series A, May 22, 2018, $6.9M — Accion, Bamboo Capital Partners, Omidyar Network, Tekton Ventures, Alitheia IDF Managers, Newid Capital
- Seed, Mar 29, 2017, $1.3M — Accion, Savannah Fund, Newid Capital, Flourish Ventures
- Seed, Jan 1, 2016 — Musha Ventures

## Investors

- Musha Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/musha-ventures) — Seed
- Accion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accion) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Savannah Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/savannah-fund) — Seed
- Newid Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newid-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Flourish Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flourish-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Bamboo Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bamboo-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Series A
- Tekton Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tekton-ventures) — Series A
- Alitheia IDF Managers (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alitheia-idf-managers) — Series A, Series B