NBFC Avanse financial services bags INR 800 Cr from private equity firm Kedaara Capital. Avanse financial services is an education-related lending services portal. This investment will heavily boast the growth of this NBFC.

This fundraising marks another major shift. Warburg Pincus remains in its position and holds the majority stake in this NBFC.

Warburg Pincus has invested in over 260 companies. Apart from this, it has $85 Billion in AUM. Companies like boAt and Ola have also received funding from Warburg Pincus.

These fresh funds will be utilized for the expansion of its reach and to get in touch with more students. Furthermore, the NBFC plans to use the funds to establish its presence in other areas.

Avanse Financial Services Background

Set up in 2013, Avanse financial services is education focused loan provider to students, professionals and institutes in India. It works as an education monetary support to students. It also includes many other services like student loan financing, loan refinancing and skill development loan. In addition to this, this NBFC also offers services like institution loans and executive loans.

Since its inception, the company has provided services to more than three lakh aspirants across 3000 institutes. It has also landed its foot in more than 50 countries. Furthermore, this NBFC has catered to the needs of many educational institutes. It has served more than 1000 institutes by providing them with capital.

As per the company, its Asset under management stands at INR 8000 Cr. The company has disbursed loans amounting to INR 4850 Crores during its first nine months of FY23.

Avanse Financial Services is a student-centric company. It has been financing students and helping them to build their careers worldwide. As above mentioned, private equity firm Kedaara Capital has infused funds in my companies. It also has many additional assets in its portfolio. 

The world has seen growth after Covid. Students and institutions have grown immensely. The funds being infused into this NBFC will increase its brand value and establish its presence.

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