Avendus Capital advises Validus on its USD 30 million series D fundraise

We are thrilled to partner with Khazanah. Their disciplined, long-term investment approach and deep expertise in the financial services sector make them an ideal partner for us as we deepen our capabilities to provide impactful financing solutions to SMEs in the region. This partnership will significantly advance our mission to drive financial inclusion and economic prosperity across Southeast Asia.

We are delighted to partner with Validus as they scale Southeast Asia’s leading supply chain financing platform. The backing of such a distinguished investor highlights the strength and resilience of their business. We’re seeing strong investor interest in companies with robust business models and compelling unit economics. We are deeply grateful to Nikhilesh and Validus’ shareholders for the opportunity to join them on this journey.

Validus is revolutionizing supply chain financing in Southeast Asia, empowering SMEs with seamless and reliable access to credit. Its anchor-led low CAC borrower onboarding model, refined credit assessment algorithms, controlled end-use and marketplace funding model have made it the region’s most trusted partner for SME lending. As the region enters a new phase of digital credit expansion, platforms like Validus will play a pivotal role in unlocking growth for businesses seeking capital efficiency.