# Betternow Finance Company: Financial services, Lusaka, Zambia

> Betternow Finance Company: Betternow Finance Company was a microfinance institution based in Zambia, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lusaka.

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# Betternow Finance Company

Betternow Finance Company was a microfinance institution based in Zambia, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lusaka.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Financial services Lusaka, Zambia

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 5 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 5.8M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Private equity Dec 2014

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Betternow Finance Company

Betternow Finance Company was a microfinance institution based in Zambia, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lusaka.

The company focused on providing structured, affordable, and flexible financial solutions for individuals and small businesses, particularly targeting those engaged in entrepreneurship. Betternow offered a range of services, including equity release, order financing, personal finance, and working capital loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It also provided financing options such as home makeover loans, finance leasing, and invoice discounting. The company aimed to support underbanked customers and entrepreneurs, helping them access the financial resources they needed for personal and business growth. Betternow had offices in Lusaka and Solwezi, serving a diverse clientele.

## What company datasets say Betternow Finance Company raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **5.8M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **1k**

Last round date **Dec 2014**

Investors listed **1**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Financial services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 522291
- **Region:** Lusaka Province
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/betternow-finance-company)

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