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Lidya

Unsecured working capital loans for African SMEs

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Lidya is a Nigerian fintech providing unsecured working capital loans to SMEs using alternative credit scoring. Analyses bank statements, transaction data, and business records to approve loans in under 24 hours - no collateral required. Expanding across Africa and Eastern Europe.

Facts about Lidya

Company type
Fintech
Funding stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Founders
Tunde Kehinde, Ercin Eksin
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria / Prague, Czech Republic
Markets
🇳🇬Nigeria
Total disclosed funding
$8.3M+
Valuation
Undisclosed

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