Higala raised $2.8 million in seed funding to enhance rural lending in the Philippines. The funding was backed by Talino Venture Studios and Singapore’s 1982 Ventures.
Amount Raised
$2.8 Million
Round Type
Seed
ManilaFinancial ServicesPaymentsFinanceFintechLendingInvestors
Description
Higala, based in Manila, has successfully raised $2.8 million in a seed funding round. The company develops back-end software aimed at reducing the costs associated with payments and financial transactions for banks in rural areas of the Philippines. Talino Venture Studios and 1982 Ventures led this round of funding. The capital will be used to extend their services and partnerships with local banks.
Quick answer
Higala raised $2.8 Million in a Seed round, dated March 24, 2025. Investors: Talino Venture Studios and 1982 Ventures. Higala is based in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- How much did Higala raise?
- Higala raised $2.8 Million in a Seed round on March 24, 2025.
- Who invested in Higala?
- Talino Venture Studios and 1982 Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Higala do?
- Higala is an Open Payments Platform that connects new players to enter the financial services market, leading to better products and services for consumers.
- Where is Higala based and how big is it?
- Higala is based in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Who are the decision-makers at Higala?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Higala. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Payments around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Higala that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- House of Doge raised $2.2M (Seed) on April 30, 2025.
- House of Doge raised $175K (Pre-Seed) on March 31, 2025.
- Enza raised $6M (Seed) on March 24, 2025.
- Triumph Financial raised $20M on May 8, 2025.
- PB Fintech Group raised $218M (Seed) on May 8, 2025.
- Ensysce Biosciences raised $2.2M (Seed) on April 23, 2025.
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