London-based asset manager joins local fintech to provide over $50 million in SME lending

Teaming up with award-winning SME lending marketplace Validus, London-based alternative asset management firm Fasanara Capital will provide over $50 million in SME lending for underserved and unbanked SMEs in Singapore. 

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a quantitative fintech investment company that offers access to disruptive financial products and real-economy impact investment solutions. Focusing on alternative assets, it manages close to $2 billion in assets under management. It is committed to supporting unbanked SMEs globally. 

Validus is the largest SME lending marketplace in Singapore with a strong presence across Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. It uses data analytics and AI to drive growth financing to underserved SMEs. It provides quick access to short-term, collateral-free financing from accredited investors.