4G Capital

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 At 4G Capital, we are proud to partner with Mastercard Foundation on the Jiinue Growth Program, alongside Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), GROOTS Kenya, Powered by People (PBP), and DT Global, to empower and uplift small businesses across Africa. This collaboration is more than just a partnership; it's a commitment to providing MSMEs with the financial tools, business training, and digital solutions they need to grow sustainably. Through the Jiinue Growth Program, we aim to accelerate financial inclusion and foster economic growth by supporting businesses that are the backbone of our economy. As part of this initiative, 4G Capital will leverage our expertise in financial literacy, credit services, and digital innovations to help entrepreneurs unlock new opportunities and scale their operations. We believe in #GrowthThatWorks, and this partnership is a big step toward making that a reality. Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re helping MSMEs thrive and contribute to Africa’s economic future! 🌍💡 #FinancialInclusion #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #JiinueGrowthProgram #MSMEDevelopment #4GCapital #PartnershipForGrowth

4G Capital’s Executive Chairman Wayne Hennessy-Barrett will be speaking at the FT Live Africa Summit 2024 on Tuesday 29th October!         From 4:20pm, Wayne will take part in a panel discussing fintech’s influence in growing consumer banking across Africa. He will be joined by Perseus Mlambo of ChitChat and two other Lightrock-backed companies, Tosin Eniolorunda of Moniepoint Group, and Jesse Moore of M-KOPA. The session will be moderated by Aanu Adeoye of the Financial Times.   Want to understand how leading fintechs are becoming more widespread, where traditional banking can compete, and what the knock-on effects are for retail businesses? Register to attend at the link in the comments.   #FTAfrica #AfricaSummit2024 #Leadership”

🌍 Lightrock will be present at the FT Live Africa Summit from Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th October in London, UK. 🪙 The event focuses on driving sustainable growth throughout the African continent. It’s the place to be (either in-person or virtually) to gain unrivalled analysis of African business, economic, politics, and investment opportunities, to discover the continent’s prospects and growing industries, and to connect with key players. 🗣️ Not only can you meet Lightrock Partner Ademidun (Demi) Edosomwan to learn more about us, but you can also hear from three Lightrock-backed companies about their impactful work that’s transforming the future of finance in Africa: 💳 Tosin Eniolorunda is Founder & CEO of Moniepoint Group, an all-in-one payments, banking, and operations platform that extends reliable banking technology to underserved businesses and individuals in Nigeria and beyond. The Financial Times ranked it as Africa's fastest-growing fintech. 💼 Wayne Hennessy-Barrett is Founder & Executive Chairman of 4G Capital, a B Corp-certified digital lending company supporting MSMEs in Kenya and Uganda with working capital loans and enterprise training. 📱 Jesse Moore is Co-Founder & CEO of M-KOPA, a fintech platform providing flexible financial services that enable access to life-enhancing assets, like smartphones, electric motorbikes, and digital financial services, in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. 🎤 Tosin, Wayne, and Jesse are panellists exploring fintech’s influence in growing consumer banking across Africa from 4:40pm on Tuesday. 🎫 For more details on the panel and to register, click on the link in the comments below.

Data isn't just numbers; it's the heartbeat of empowerment! At 4G Capital, we're not just about working capital loans; we're empowering African business owners with dreams. We've harnessed the power of data and AI to revolutionize lending for underserved communities in Africa. Join me at the Google Cloud Summit in London, where I'll share how our partnership with Quantiphi and Google Cloud is turning data into opportunity. Discover how we're redefining financial inclusion and making a real difference in the African region. Let's unlock growth together! See you there! 4G Capital Quantiphi Google #googlecloudsummit #london #data #ai

Exciting News📢 . We're delighted to announce that Wayne Hennessy-Barrett , our Executive Chairman at 4G Capital, will be speaking on the SPTF panel during Financial Inclusion Week, on 15th - 18th October! The panel will address the key issue of Digital Financial Services standards that address customer protection risks inherent to DFS while aligning to the real challenges faced by customers. Wayne will present how the management practices recommended by the DFS Standards could serve to protect against these risks and provide for a much safer financial environment from an 'all' perspective. 🔗 Register now to attend: https://lnkd.in/dThKMGRd

"African governments have the opportunity to leapfrog western high tax-high spend, low productivity models and and allow businesses to solve the social problems of our day. This is the $5Trillion global opportunity we need to grasp." Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Executive Chairman - 4G Capital

Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, Executive Chairman of 4G Capital, will be speaking at Financial Inclusion Week 2024! 🚀 Catch his insights on driving resilience and designing finance for the future. 📅 Don’t miss his session on 15-18 October 2024. 🔗 Register now to attend: https://lnkd.in/dThKMGRd

Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that our Executive Chairman, Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, will be a panellist at the prestigious #AFSIC Expo happening from October 7-9 in London! 🎤🌍 Wayne will join industry leaders to discuss key topics shaping the future of financial inclusion in Africa. We’re honored to have him represent 4G Capital and share our vision for empowering small businesses across the continent. #4Growth4Good #AFSIC2024 #Leadership

SMEs are the backbone of Africa’s economy. At 4G Capital, we’re closing the financing gap through tech-driven working capital loans and training to fuel SME growth. https://lnkd.in/dzafthf8 #AfricaBusiness #4GCapital

#FITSPAUpdate Our recent #MemberVisit to 4G Capital, one of our Gold members, was an enlightening experience that showcased the company's pioneering spirit in Africa's #digital #lending landscape. We feel honored to have been hosted. We were joined by 4G Capital's Country Manager, Uganda, Mr. Benjamin Mukasa, and his team, as we delved into the world of 4G-Capital - a #neobank and digital lending company that has been empowering micro and small businesses in East, Central, and South Western Uganda since 2013. Their story is one of vision and commitment, providing instant access to working #capital loans and enterprise training to bridge the #financial #inclusion gap. During our conversation, we gained insight into their comprehensive solutions, designed to address the unique needs of entrepreneurs. Their #B2B product offering, KUZA, impressed us with its potential to unlock retail potential by providing short-term credit to distributors and retailers. With its groundbreaking approach, KUZA has already made a mark among East African and global distributors. We also learned about 4G Capital's impactful #partnerships with Ugandan-based multinationals and distributors, aimed at strengthening the #FMCG #supply #chain. Their UPIA product program further reinforces this commitment, promoting financial inclusion and sustainable growth through targeted training and resources. As we discussed the challenges facing the digital lending industry, including high capital costs and data sharing, FITSPA Uganda reaffirmed its dedication to supporting 4G Capital's resilience, Innovation, and growth through tailored programs, regulatory advocacy, and policy influence. We look forward to continuing our collaboration, driving growth, empowerment, and financial inclusion in Uganda's digital landscape.