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“Not everybody has a credit history, but everybody does have a dream,” says Pooja Jadhav, a 36-year-old resident of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Despite earning a stable income, Pooja and her husband Arun could not secure a home loan due to the lack of a formal credit history.     Thanks to Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. — one of the fastest-growing affordable housing finance companies in India — they secured a loan and built their dream home. Now, they enjoy a comfortable life with their children and even rent out their terrace apartment for extra income.      Learn more about how IFC - International Finance Corporation is working with private equity funds like Multiples Alternate Asset Management to support Vastu and other innovative financial solutions that empower people and transform lives: https://lnkd.in/g6-Fb7pT    #AffordableHousing #PrivateEquity #PE #IFCfunds #ImpactInvesting #Fintech #Financialservices IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds, IFC Financial Institutions, IFC Asia Pacific

Access to affordable housing remains a significant challenge in emerging markets, particularly for women and informal workers who often face barriers to loans due to the lack of formal credit history. In India, for instance, only 37% of home loans issued in 2019-2020 were allocated to the affordable housing sector. To bridge this gap, innovative financing solutions powered by technology are crucial. Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. is a prime example of how tech can make a difference. By leveraging #AI, Vastu enables its field teams to assess creditworthiness in minutes, streamlining access to financing for underserved communities. Key impact: • With $1.2 billion in assets under management, Vastu is rapidly becoming one of India’s fastest-growing affordable housing companies. • Nearly 98% of Vastu’s loans are made to women as primary borrowers or co-borrowers, empowering families and fostering inclusive growth. With support from IFC - International Finance Corporation and IFC investee fund Multiples Alternate Asset Management, Vastu is expanding access to finance and turning dreams into reality for countless families. http://wrld.bg/W5FC50VoWs6 #AffordableHousing #PrivateEquity #IFCfunds #ImpactInvesting #Fintech #FinancialServices #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveGrowth

A house is more than just a physical structure; it offers the stability and opportunities essential for building a better future. Adequate housing improves quality of life for individuals, families, and communities and is a key driver of economic growth.     The global affordable housing crisis, with a financing gap estimated at $16 trillion, is affecting millions particularly women, self-employed, and low-income individuals who are often underserved by traditional banks. #DisruptiveTechnologies can play an important role in addressing this issue. For example, Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. is using technology powered by AI to assess creditworthiness in minutes, reducing costs and improving customer engagement. Most importantly, about 98% of their loans are made to women as primary borrowers or co-borrowers, empowering them and their families.      Working with local #PE fund managers who can find and nourish high-impact businesses like Vastu is crucial to ensuring innovative solutions reach the communities who need them most – that’s why we partnered with Multiples Alternate Asset Management, which supported this company from the very beginning and helped it grow to the success it is today.     Together, we can help expand access to affordable housing, ensuring that everyone has a place to call home. 🏠✨     Learn more about Vastu and how IFC and Multiples are supporting its growth: https://lnkd.in/dh-_Zan9     #AffordableHousing #PrivateEquity #PE #IFCfunds #ImpactInvesting #Fintech #Financialservices IFC - International Finance Corporation, IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds, IFC Financial Institutions, IFC Asia Pacific 

Access to affordable housing remains a challenge, particularly in emerging markets. Growing populations, rapid urbanization, and limited access to credit often limit the ability of low-income families to secure safe and affordable housing - globally, the financing gap to meet the demand is estimated to be $16 trillion.     Supported by IFC - International Finance Corporation and IFC’s investee fund Multiples Alternate Asset Management, Vastu Housing Finance Corporation Ltd. is leveraging technology to help close the gap and expand access to financing solutions, especially among women and underserved populations. About 98% of their loans are made to women as primary borrowers or co-borrowers, empowering them and their families.      Discover how Vastu is transforming lives and communities: https://lnkd.in/g6-Fb7pT    #AffordableHousing #PrivateEquity #PE #IFCfunds #ImpactInvesting #Fintech #Financialservices IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds, IFC Financial Institutions, IFC Asia Pacific

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At The World Bank Group Digital Summit, I had the privilege of joining GSMA Director-General Vivek Badrinath to discuss the critical opportunities to close the investment and usage gaps that can help build thriving digital ecosystems in emerging markets. At IFC - International Finance Corporation, we’re committed to working with partners like GSMA to make mobile devices more affordable, build digital skills, and empower digital entrepreneurs in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, we invested $2.7 billion in digital infrastructure to unlock opportunities for underserved regions and drive inclusive growth. Watch our conversation to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRAeSf33 #WBGDigitalSummit #digitaldivide IFC Infrastructure

🛜#DigitalTechnologies are reshaping economies, societies, and industries but how can we ensure they benefit everyone? 🌍 #IFCResearch shows that #Africa faces steep challenges for #digitization: 🧩More than half a million African firms don’t use basic digital technologies. Doing so, can bring unprecedented economic growth to the continent. 🧩Digital equipment costs 35% more in Africa than in the United States (in US dollars). 🧩Only 60% of businesses have embraced advanced digital payment methods. 🧩Over 70 million African workers could benefit from digital upgrades by businesses. These are some of the topics that will be explored at The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025: Digital Pathways for All. Register to join: http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #DigitalDevelopment #WBGDigitalSummit #DigitalAfrica IFC Infrastructure IFC Economics

🔴 REPLAY: Future-Proofing Development: Creating Digital Pathways to Opportunity Watch this fireside chat between IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath on creating digital pathways to opportunity - 🔗 http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #WBGDigitalSummit #IFCDigitalInfra

📣TOMORROW: Join us for a Fireside Chat with Makhtar Diop, IFC - International Finance Corporation's Managing Director and Vivek Badrinath, GSMA's Director General Designate focusing on "Future-Proofing Development." This session is part of the 2025 #WBGDigitalSummit to explore cutting-edge solutions, share insights, and exchange discussions about the transformative work shaping the future of digital development🌐💻📱. The event brings together partners, clients, and private-sector leaders to discuss digital solutions and their role in development. 🔗 Register to watch LIVE: http://wrld.bg/R0BP50UXZ4J #IFCDigitalInfra #IFCInfrastructure The World Bank, IFC Disruptive Tech, VC & Funds, IFC Economics

Investing in the growth of a strong #startup ecosystem is essential for promoting #innovation and creating new #jobs. IFC - International Finance Corporation is investing $20 million in Revo Capital Fund III to support early-stage technology companies in #Türkiye and Central Eastern #Europe. This investment will help bridge early-stage funding gaps and boost AI-driven innovation. This marks IFC’s third investment with Revo Capital, reaffirming our commitment to fostering tech entrepreneurship and sustainable growth. Find out more here: http://wrld.bg/mwVx50VaOto IFC Europe; #IFCfunds #VCfund #VentureCapital #VC #DisruptiveTech #Startups #DigitalEconomy #Innovation