Nigeria: After A Successful EU Entry, Nigeria’s Fintech Lidya Raises $8.3m to Scale Lending Operations

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Lidya a Nigerian FinTech company has closed an $8.3 million pre-Series B funding round to expand its lending operations for SMEs and strengthen its presence both in Africa and in Europe.

Alitheia Capital led the investment via its uMunthu Fund. Other investors that participated include Bamboo Capital Partners, Accion Venture Lab and Flourish Ventures.

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