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Bankers Achieves a Major Milestone in Mexico

The Japanese crowdfunding platform, Bankers, has announced a significant achievement: the total redemption amount for its public funds targeted at Mexican financial institutions has exceeded 5 billion yen. This milestone highlights the effective utilization of Japanese individual investors' funds in promoting financial inclusion within Mexico, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Understanding the Impact

The platform operates through social lending, a method that enables direct investment from individuals in Japan to local businesses in Mexico. This innovative approach not only facilitates capital flow but also plays a vital role in supporting local economies that traditional financial institutions may overlook. The results demonstrate the potential for individual investors to make an impactful difference in regions requiring financial support.

Strengthening Partnerships

To build on this accomplishment, Bankers is focusing on fortifying its relationships with key organizations such as JETRO Mexico Office, the Mexican Ministry of Economy, and Angel Ventures. Collaborative efforts aim to enhance the formation of the Mexico Fund, ultimately increasing the flow of investments into the country.

Insights from Partners

Fernando Díaz Barrero, Director at the Ministry of Economy

Díaz Barrero commented on the Mexican government’s commitment to financial inclusion and increasing financial support for SMEs. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with microfinance institutions in strengthening support for startups and small businesses, and praised Bankers for its role in redirecting Japanese investments to areas where traditional banks are less effective.

Ryuta Fukazawa, Director of JETRO Mexico

Fukazawa highlighted the current challenges in Mexico's automotive manufacturing sector while noting the robust growth in non-manufacturing sectors such as food services and media content. He expressed hopes that Bankers could diversify investments to include these emerging sectors, further enhancing Mexico’s economic landscape.

Hernan Fernandez Lamadrid, Angel Ventures

Lamadrid, representing Angel Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Mexico City, emphasized the mutual benefits of their collaboration with Bankers. Angel Ventures aims to offer lending schemes utilizing a new microfinance institution they are establishing, leveraging their local expertise in early-stage companies.

A Vision for the Future

The establishment of Bankers' Mexico Fund signifies not only a business expansion but also a meaningful connection between Japanese investors and Mexico's growth narrative. By contributing directly to the national financial strategy of the Mexican government, Bankers aims to solidify its presence in Mexico’s financial ecosystem.

With the milestone of exceeding 5 billion yen in redemptions, Bankers is positioning itself at the heart of the financial ecosystem supported by the Mexican economy ministry. The company plans to accelerate collaborations with local partners such as microfinance institutions, anticipating a surge in viable investment opportunities within Mexico.

About Bankers

Launched in December 2020, Bankers has become a prominent lending-focused crowdfunding platform, boasting cumulative fundraising exceeding 130 billion yen as of September 2025. The company is led by a team of financial experts dedicated to providing investors with carefully curated fund options. As interest in investments rises with the implementation of the new NISA from 2024, Bankers positions itself as a competitive choice for