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LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending
Daily FT
|January 30, 2026
Impact investors responsAbility and BlueOrchard Finance boost LB Finance's capital base to expand MSME reach
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LB Finance PLC has secured $45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd., a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
The company said the long-term senior debt facilities comprise a $ 20 million facility from responsAbility Investments AG and a $25 million facility from BlueOrchard managed funds. The funding reflects strong alignment between LB Finance's strategic priorities and the investors' shared commitment to advancing inclusive financial access in emerging markets.
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