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Startup Series B B2B

Lidya

Working capital for African SMEs

Nigeria , Lagos Founded 2016 51-200 Website
Total Raised$15,000,000
StageSeries B
Operating Since2016 (10y)

About Lidya

Lidya provides instant working capital loans to small businesses using data analytics for automated credit decisions.

Funding

Total Raised$15,000,000

Funding History

Series B Jun 2021
$15M

Leadership & Team

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Quick Facts

CountryNigeria
Founded2016
TypeStartup
ModelB2B
Team Size51-200

Operating In

NigeriaCzech RepublicPoland

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