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Avanse Financial Services raises $200 million in debt via ECB

Avanse Financial Services raises $200 million in debt via ECB

21 Aug 2025, 11:29 AM

The loan was raised from a syndication of banks from Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, the UAE, and India.

Cross-border neobank Zolve raises $251 million in equity and debt

Cross-border neobank Zolve raises $251 million in equity and debt

12 Mar 2025, 20:34 PM

The Series B round was led by Creaegis, with participation from HSBC, SBI Investment, GMO Venture Partners, DG Daiwa Ventures, and existing investors. This also includes a $200 million warehouse line (debt).

Student lending platform Leap Finance raises $100 million debt from HSBC

Student lending platform Leap Finance raises $100 million debt from HSBC

05 Mar 2025, 22:41 PM

Leap Finance will use the funds to expand its presence across US, expand university partnerships, and strengthen its presence in India.

Agri-tech lender Arya.ag secures $30 million debt via GuarantCo

Agri-tech lender Arya.ag secures $30 million debt via GuarantCo

24 Jan 2025, 15:23 PM

GuarantCo, funded by governments of the UK, Switzerland, Australia, and Sweden, provided two partial guarantees to HSBC India for the loan given to Arya.ag.

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