📈 LB Finance Secures US$ 15 Mn Senior Debt from Enabling Qapital

LB Finance PLC has successfully obtained a US$ 15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager. This long-term funding, channeled via the EMF Microfinance Fund, is aimed at bolstering the company’s capital base and advancing financial inclusion. • Strategic Focus on MSMEs: The facility is specifically earmarked to expand lending within the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. This segment is identified as a critical driver for Sri Lanka’s employment generation and long-term economic resilience. • Impact Investment: The partnership underscores international investor confidence in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial institution (NBFI) sector. Enabling Qapital, which manages approximately US$ 800 million in assets, selected LB Finance based on its operational strength and commitment to measurable social impact. • Economic Contribution: By improving access to sustainable financing for underserved entrepreneurs, the facility supports poverty reduction and aids the national objective of inclusive economic recovery. • Funding Diversification: This milestone strengthens LB Finance's diversified funding base and reinforces its position as a leading player in the finance and leasing industry, leveraging global partnerships to stabilize its balance sheet.