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Beams Fintech Fund leads ₹215 crore investment in MSME lender BNF. The round includes Baring Private Equity India, Saison Capital, and Unleash as co-investors.

PRIVATESep 03, 20265 days ago

Amount Raised

₹2.15 Billion

Round Type

Private Equity

IndiaFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechCryptocurrencyLendingBanking

Investors

UnleashSaison Capital Pte LtdBaring Private Equity IndiaBeams Fintech Fund

Description

Beams Fintech Fund has led a ₹215 crore equity investment in Business Nextgen Finance Private Limited (BNF), a non-banking financial company specializing in secured lending to micro, small and medium enterprises. The round also included marquee investors Baring Private Equity India, Saison Capital Pte Ltd, and Unleash. Beams Fintech Fund and its affiliates will collectively hold more than 26 percent of BNF's paid-up equity share capital on a fully diluted basis. The transaction has received prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

Company Information

Company

Business Nextgen Finance Private Limited (BNF)

Location

India

About

Business Nextgen Finance Private Limited (BNF) is a new-age non-banking financial company focused on secured lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Founded by Pankaj Poddar, the company received its RBI Certificate of Registration in September 2025 and operates a technology-led secured lending platform. BNF is committed to building a differentiated lending institution driven by disciplined underwriting and digital infrastructure to serve India's underserved MSME segment.

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