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Lendable's New Fund Initiatives

Lendable, a prominent provider of asset-backed credit to rapidly growing companies worldwide, has announced a significant advancement in its pursuit of impact investing. On January 21, 2026, the company confirmed the successful first close of two innovative funds: the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund 2 (LMFCF2) and the Lendable Transportation and Energy Fund (LTEF). Together, these funds have secured over $300 million and aim to expand their total size to more than $500 million.

This milestone is pivotal for Lendable as it approaches managing nearly $1 billion in assets under advisement following the establishment of these new funds. The LMFCF2 has achieved an investment-grade rating, reflecting Lendable's solid performance history and disciplined credit policies, reassuring potential investors about the risk management strategies employed.

Funding and Investments

Among the key players investing in these funds, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed $86 million. Additional investors include a U.S. public financing agency as well as leading international development finance institutions, family businesses, and foundations. Together, they illustrate a broad commitment to financing impactful, technology-driven businesses that promote inclusive and sustainable growth across both developed and emerging markets.

The objectives of LMFCF2 focus on providing collateral-backed capital to next-generation financial service companies leveraging Lendable's technology and data to enhance financial accessibility for underserved populations. Conversely, the LTEF is dedicated to quickly growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger businesses that foster the adoption of sustainable technologies across various sectors, including efficient mobility, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture.

Market Potential

The significance of Lendable's initiatives resonates particularly in the context of emerging markets, projected to generate approximately two-thirds of global economic growth by 2035 (according to SP Global). By supporting businesses within these sectors, Lendable positions itself at the heart of financing services, energy, and transportation, unlocking substantial economic potential. Through its tailored technology and data platform, Lendable enables swift scaling for global growth companies while maintaining borrower discipline and collateral quality. This is facilitated by a tech-driven structural design, continual monitoring, and insights generated by its proprietary Maestro risk engine.

Chris Wehbe, CEO of Lendable, remarked, "These funds mark a milestone in our industry and demonstrate that impact can scale alongside commercial discipline. They enhance our mission and our thesis that proprietary data and institutional-quality systems can yield consistent returns and impacts. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us by leading global institutions and look forward to deploying this capital into businesses that yield both financial returns and tangible impacts."

Daniel Goldfarb, one of Lendable's founders and its CEO, added, "Our aim is to unlock billions of dollars into high-impact asset classes without sacrificing returns. These funds bring us a step closer to achieving that goal and enable us to support businesses that enhance access to financial services, energy solutions, and essential services for millions of people."

Mohamed Gouled, industry chief at the IFC, expressed satisfaction by stating, "We are pleased to support Lendable's dual focus on funding accessibility and sustainability by investing in its two new funds. Our partnership reflects our shared commitment to supporting technology-driven companies that combine commercial success with sustainability and significant impact on jobs and growth in developing economies."

Lendable appreciates the participation from both new and existing development finance institution (DFI) partners in its new funds. Partners in the LMFCF2 include British International Investment (BII), Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO), Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), FinDev Canada, Proparco, and Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG). Participants in the LTEF comprise the Dutch Development Finance Company (FMO) and Switzerland's Emerging Markets Investment Fund (SIFEM).

About Lendable

Lendable operates as a technology-driven impact investment advisory firm focusing on providing asset-backed loans to rapidly growing enterprises across emerging markets globally. Our data-informed approach to credit risk assessment, financing structure design, verification, and monitoring empowers us to manage risks at the pace of the market while collaborating with borrowers to realize substantial social and environmental impact through their growth.

Lendable finances businesses across various sectors, including consumer credit as well as micro, small, and medium enterprise lending, productive assets financing, payments, remittances, digital ecosystems, and green energy. The performance of Lendable’s funds has remained robust for nearly a decade, with its managed assets approaching $1 billion following the establishment of these latest funds. Lendable is dedicated to supporting sustainable industries in 21 countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia, while operating from its headquarters in London and extending its reach with offices in Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Singapore.

For more information, visit lendable.io.