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Rabo, others back Avanti Finance with $24 mn cheque
Know-how-led non-bank finance firm (NBFC) Avanti Finance raised $24 million (about ₹197 crore) in funding from Rabo Partnerships, a wholly-owned unit of the Rabobank Group, and IDH Farmfit Fund. Current buyers Oikocredit and NRJN Belief additionally joined the fundraise.
The Bengaluru-based firm mentioned it’s going to use the funds to reinforce its deeptech platform and broaden its partnerships, amongst different issues.
Avanti makes use of a digital supply mannequin primarily based on a paperless, presenceless and cashless method to lending, geared toward lowering prices and friction for unserved and underserved segments, particularly in rural India.
“This funding will help ongoing investments in our deeptech platform to develop match for objective hyperlocal credit score merchandise, automated knowledge and social indicators pushed underwriting for data-dark clients, amplify our partnership community and speed up co-lending applications with different monetary establishments for capital effectivity,” mentioned Rahul Gupta, chief govt workplace at Avanti Finance.
The corporate has a community of social enterprises, monetary establishments, enterprise correspondents, agritech companies and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) throughout 300 districts in 24 states in India.
To date, the corporate has disbursed over ₹1300 crore of loans to about 275,000 households with none proprietary branches. Within the subsequent 24 months, it goals to broaden to 1.5 million households with ₹2,500 crore in belongings below administration.
The most recent fundraise comes about 18 months after Avanti mentioned it had raised $15 million as a part of its Sequence A prolonged spherical in October 2021. Backers included Oikocredit, Nomura, The Invoice & Melinda Gates Basis and Dr Okay R Shroff Basis.
For Rabo, the funding is in step with its “smallholder ecosystem” technique, which focuses on offering data-driven finance options to smallholder farmers by way of native cooperatives and repair suppliers.
“We consider in Avanti’s imaginative and prescient of economic inclusion, particularly for the agricultural sector, the place entry to applicable monetary providers stays a problem for a lot of,” mentioned Marianne Schoemaker, CEO, Rabo Partnerships.
“This funding helps our technique of selling finance options by way of native cooperatives and repair suppliers, which is near our roots as a cooperative financial institution,” she added.
Miguel Tamayo Maertens, Funding Director at IDH Farmfit Fund mentioned the partnership helps the fund’s technique of investing in revolutionary and impactful options which might be enabling the entry to finance and linked providers to smallholder farmers to enhance their livelihoods.
IDH Farmfit Fund is a €100 million affect funding fund facilitated by IDH, The Sustainable Commerce Initiative, and some banks.
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3 steps to managing holiday debt from a wealth expert
More than one-third (36%) of Americans took on debt during the holiday season, according to LendingTree. Wells Fargo’s head of advice, Emily Irwin, joins Brad Smith on Wealth to discuss managing holiday debt.
Irwin outlines three steps for tackling holiday spending debt, explaining that the first step is to “not to get overwhelmed by the fact that you have debt.”
Secondly, she adds, “What I encourage people to do is really lean into it, lean into your finances, and try to deeply understand, ‘Where am I starting from?’ to set tangible goals for your short-term debt, your long-term debt, and other recurring payments that you might have.”
The third step, Irwin says, is to “make a commitment to yourself to have a strong balance sheet and either maintain or continue to build a strong credit score throughout the year.”
To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.
This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.
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Bill Rancic Shares His Top Financial Tips for the New Year (Exclusive)
Bill Rancic is bringing his years of entrepreneurial success in the boardroom to the Us Weekly studio by sharing his greatest lessons learned and best advice going into the new year.
“I think, today, the biggest financial mistake people make is that they spend more than they can make, and that’s it,” Rancic, 53, exclusively told Us while discussing his new “Dollar Bill” podcast. “I always go back to what my father told me. ‘It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much money you save.’ So, you have to be a disciplined saver, even if it’s $10, $20, $50 a week — whatever it is, get in that habit. Don’t ever not do it, and you’ll be shocked at what happens in 20 or 30 years from now.”
Rancic is best known as the original winner of The Apprentice. After his reality television success in 2004, Rancic went on to launch a string of successful businesses, including the RPM restaurant chain with his wife, Giuliana Rancic. Bill’s latest venture is his “Dollar Bill” podcast, which further delves into the world of finance.
In terms of his savings tips, he gave Us further clarification on how to keep assets safe and secure.
“The money you save is really going to be up to you and [you should] find a good financial advisor,” Bill told Us. “[It should be] someone who can give you guidance on how you should invest it, but it definitely should be going to work for you.”
Bill also explained why individuals should “never sell anything unless [they] have to.”
“It depends on what it is,” he noted. “If it’s a depreciating asset, you should sell it. If it’s something like real estate, investment property [or] something that God isn’t making any more of, you want to keep it and pass it down from generation to generation, if you can.”
In fact, Bill believes that financial health is “just as important” as a person’s physical health, going on to add that he believes the two are actually linked.
“When you’re financially stressed, it causes stress on your body and if you look at a number one cause for divorce, it’s money,” he told Us. “Money, in many cases, is very troublesome for people and it causes them a lot of pain and suffering. So, you have to have good financial health in order to have a healthy life, a healthy marriage [or] a healthy family.”
The former Giuliana and Bill star also gave Us his three top tips for starting a new business.
“One is [to] embrace a term called ‘practical execution,’ which essentially means stop talking, start doing — actions speak louder than words,” Bill said. “Secondly, you have to be agile. You have to adapt, adjust, react, and if you’re not agile, you become extinct. And thirdly, it’s about risk. It’s about understanding risk, respecting risk, and converting risk into success.”
For more of Bill’s financial words of wisdom, watch the video above.
With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
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RedSea Exchange: Setting the Standard for Secure Financial Services in Australia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / January 11, 2025 / RedSea Exchange, a trusted leader in Australia’s financial services sector, is proud to reaffirm its dedication to providing top-tier solutions in fixed-term deposit management, bond trusteeship, and escrow services. With over 20 years of industry experience, RedSea Exchange has become synonymous with security, transparency, and reliability.
In an era where financial integrity is paramount, RedSea Exchange offers a seamless approach to managing critical investment instruments. The company’s expertise as a trustee for fixed-term deposits and bonds provides clients with the assurance that their assets are safeguarded and managed with precision.
Elevating Security and Trust in Financial Transactions
RedSea Exchange’s escrow services streamline complex transactions, providing a secure intermediary to protect both parties’ interests. These services are designed to ensure smooth and efficient processes, offering personalized solutions that cater to the unique needs of investment banks and financial institutions.
A Legacy of Ethical Excellence
As an established name in Australia’s financial landscape, RedSea Exchange operates with a steadfast focus on transparency, ethical practices, and client engagement. The company’s mission is to build enduring partnerships by fostering trust and delivering exceptional service.
Looking Ahead
In response to the evolving needs of the financial sector, RedSea Exchange continues to innovate, enhancing its services to support the growth and success of its clients. By combining industry expertise with cutting-edge solutions, the company is well-positioned to navigate the dynamic financial landscape.
About RedSea Exchange
RedSea Exchange, a division of RedSea Money Transfer and Exchange Pty Ltd, has been a cornerstone of Australia’s financial services for over two decades. Specializing in fixed-term deposits, bond trusteeship, and escrow services, the company is committed to delivering secure and reliable financial solutions that empower its clients.
For more information about RedSea Exchange and its services, visit www.redsea-exchange.com.
Contact Information
Website: www.redsea-exchange.com
Company Name: RedSea Exchange
Contact Person: Emily Johnson
Email: Emily@redsea-exchange.com
SOURCE: RedSea Exchange
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