Cauris Finance has closed a $40 million financing debt facility with an institutional investor headquartered in the United States. setting the stage for an expanded role in supporting African fintech firms. These startups are crucial in combating financial exclusion by providing loans to small businesses and entrepreneurs—key players in Africa’s economy.
This funding comes at a pivotal time, as Africa faces significant demographic and economic shifts. By 2050, the continent’s population is projected to exceed 2.5 billion, with the working-age population expected to become the largest globally by 2034, reaching 1.2 billion. While these trends offer opportunities for economic growth, they also highlight the pressing need for innovative financial solutions to address the significant funding gap for underbanked communities and small businesses.
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The additional capital will accelerate Cauris’s ongoing finance projects, positioning the company for the successful first closure of its $50 million fund, The Third Wave Fund, in 2025. This development lays a strong foundation for future expansion and solidifies Cauris Finance’s commitment to fostering economic growth through fintech solutions.
Unlocking Africa’s economic potential: Cauris’s commitment to financial inclusion
Azer Songnaba, Cauris’s Chief Investment Officer, emphasised the company’s mission to unlock Africa’s economic potential. “Cauris is committed to unlocking Africa’s vast economic potential by enabling fintechs to deliver high-quality, accessible credit to the businesses and people who are the backbone of the continent’s economies,” he said.
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Cauris Finance aims to provide accessible finance to 10 million small businesses and entrepreneurs, fueling the growth of Africa’s middle class and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
This latest fundraising underscores the crucial role of private capital in bridging financing gaps and supporting fintech’s role in transforming Africa’s financial landscape.
“This facility marks a significant milestone in our journey, underscoring our belief in the power of innovative financial solutions to create meaningful social impact and to drive sustainable growth,” Songnaba added.