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India · Light
Light is a financial services company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Funding reportedLast round: Series B
About Light
Light is a financial services company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Established in 2009, it operates as a microfinance and lending institution focused on providing financial support to women borrowers in rural and peri-urban areas. The company emphasizes gender- and poverty-focused programs, aiming to empower low-income women through its services. Light offers a range of microfinance products, including unsecured loans and group-lending options. It has a significant presence across various Indian states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, with a branch network that reportedly includes around 125 to 195 branches. The company has served over 4.5 lakh women borrowers, highlighting its commitment to supporting poor women in these communities. Additionally, Light provides customer acquisition and collection assistance services through partnerships, enhancing its outreach and service delivery.
What company datasets say Light raised
Funding, as reported
Founders and team
From Light's own website: 16 on the team.
- Ankur SinghalSenior Vice President, Finance
- Ashutosh Kumar SinghSenior Vice President, Technology
- Monika SharmaAssistant Vice President – Strategy
- Mukesh PatelVice President - National Head Mfi Business
- Sanjay SolankiDeputy Vice President - Head Credit
- Rakesh KumarCEO & Executive Director
- Aviral SainiCFO & Executive Director
- Madhavi GajjarChief Compliance Officer
- Nisarg ShahDeputy Chief Financial Officer
- Pratik SoyantarChief Human Resources Officer
- Satish DhupdaleChief Digital Officer
- Daksha Niranjan ShahIndependent Director
- Deepak AminPromoter & Managing Director
- Hiten ParikhIndependent Director
- Ono Ark India Pvt. Ltd.Name of the Partner
- Paresh VoraIndependent Director
The company, in detail
What they build
Known for
microfinance outreachstrategic partnershipswomen-led microenterprisesmicrofinance ecosystemcommunity developmentmicrofinance for rural entrepreneursmicrofinance for underservedwomen entrepreneursmicrofinancefintech solutionsmicrofinance for women entrepreneursinformation technology & servicesfinancial servicesfinancefinancial inclusion indiainvestment management
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- Sector
- Financial services
- Industry code
- NAICS 52239, 522291, SIC 6141
- Region
- Gujarat
- Revenue
- 58M a year, as listed
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Financial services in India
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