# PawnHero Philippines Pte

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pawnhero-philippines-pte

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Taguig City, Philippines
- Website: www.pawnhero.ph
- Total disclosed funding: $2.1M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 14, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

PawnHero is an innovative online pawnshop in the Philippines that offers quick cash loans by accepting various items as collateral, enhancing accessibility to financial services for its customers.Founded in 2014, PawnHero Philippines Pte Ltd. operates as an online pawnshop based in Taguig City, Philippines. The company has successfully closed 4 deals, with its most recent round of funding occurring on April 14, 2021, when it raised USD 0.42 mn in Series A funding from 500 Global. The firm is led by a team with a strong entrepreneurial background, though specific details about the founder's previous ventures are not available. The company has not undergone significant pivots in strategy or operations since its inception, focusing primarily on the digital pawnbroking model.PawnHero provides instant cash loans through its user-friendly mobile application and website, allowing customers to pawn items such as luxury watches, designer bags, and electronics. The process involves generating an online pawn ticket, coordinating item pick-up by an in-house courier, and receiving a loan offer the same day. This model caters to individuals seeking fast cash solutions to address financial emergencies or short-term liquidity needs, effectively reaching customers in urban areas across the Philippines.In the most recent fiscal year of 2023, PawnHero reported a revenue of USD 684,045.40 with an EBITDA of USD 412,355.50. The company generates income from interest charges and service fees linked to pawn transactions, maintaining a structured loan application process that includes transparent fees and interest rates based on collateral types.PawnHero plans to innovate its service offerings by designing new products tailored to customer needs, with specific release dates to be announced. The company also seeks to expand its operations to additional regions within the Philippines to capture a broader market share. The recent Series A funding of USD 0.42 mn will be utilized to enhance technology infrastructure and support these expansion efforts, ensuring a scalable and efficient service model as it progresses towards its growth objectives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 14, 2021, $0.4M — 500 Global
- Series A, Feb 26, 2020, $1.6M — SoftBank China and India Holdings, Spiral Ventures, REAPRA Ventures
- Seed, Mar 2, 2016 — 500 Global, SoftBank China and India Holdings, Spiral Ventures

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed, Series A
- SoftBank China and India Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/softbank-china-and-india-holdings) — Seed, Series A
- Spiral Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spiral-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- REAPRA Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/reapra-ventures) — Series A