# Lidya: Financial services, Greenbelt, United States

> Lidya: Lidya is a fintech and digital lending company founded in 2016, dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit and...

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# Lidya

Lidya is a fintech and digital lending company founded in 2016, dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit and working capital, particularly in Ni

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Financial services Greenbelt, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 150 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $16M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Jul 2021

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- 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 Lidya

Lidya is a fintech and digital lending company founded in 2016, dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit and working capital, particularly in Ni

geria and other emerging markets. The company aims to provide a secure and flexible credit infrastructure, making funding faster and fairer for African businesses. Lidya offers a range of services, including digital credit assessment, loan origination, and loan servicing. It utilizes data analytics and machine-learning-based scoring to evaluate creditworthiness and streamline the lending process. Its products include working capital loans, invoice financing, and asset financing. The platform allows SMEs to apply for loans online, with decisions typically made within 24 to 48 hours, and loan amounts can range from $500 to $50,000. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, Lidya has a strong operational presence in Lagos, Nigeria, and additional teams in Portugal, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The company has supported over 100,000 businesses, focusing on ambitious entrepreneurs in need of quick funding.

## What company datasets say Lidya raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$16M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$8.3M**

Last round date **Jul 2021**

Investors listed **12**

SEC Form D **$5.7M sold, 2 filings, last Jul 2018**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

automated debtor management digital payments customer acquisition tools small medium businesses credit data analysis reserve credit risk mitigation payment automation sme credit access information technology & services financial services finance collections automation information technology api integration business growth support

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- **Sector:** Financial services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 52232, 522299, 541512
- **Region:** Maryland
- **Revenue:** $3.6M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/lidya)

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