Jan 21, 2026 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
Lendable confirmed the first closing of two blended finance funds, LMFCF2 and LTEF, which have raised over $300 million and are targeting a final close above $500 million.
Lendable , a leading provider of asset-based credit to fast-growing businesses globally , today confirmed the first close of its two new blended finance funds : Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund 2 (LMFCF2) and Lendable Transportation and Energy Fund (LTEF) have raised more than US$300 million and are on track to close in excess of US$500 million. Following the launch of the two new funds, Lendable's advisory assets are now approaching US$1 billion.
The senior tranche of LMFCF2 has also achieved an investment grade rating, underscoring Lendable's strong track record and disciplined credit policy.
The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed to invest US$86 million in both funds, along with other investors, including a US publicly-owned financial institution, as well as leading international development finance institutions, family businesses and foundations.
These two funds reflect Lendable’s mission to support high-impact technology-based companies that drive inclusive and sustainable growth in developed and emerging markets. LMFCF2 provides asset-based capital to next-generation financial services companies that leverage Lendable’s technology and data to expand financial access for underserved populations. LTEF targets fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized enterprises (MMEs) that are driving the adoption of sustainable technology across diverse economic sectors, including electric and efficient mobility, renewable energy, and resilient agriculture.
With emerging markets expected to account for approximately two-thirds of global economic growth through 2035 ( S&P Global ), Lendable is helping to unlock this potential by supporting companies that will become the backbone of financial services, energy and transportation. Through its bespoke technology and data platform, Lendable enables global growth companies to scale faster while maintaining borrower discipline and collateral quality, supported by technology-based structuring, ongoing monitoring and proprietary insights from its Maestro risk engine.
Chris Wehbe, CEO of Lendable, commented: “These funds are a milestone in our sector and prove that you can scale impact with commercial rigor. They confirm our mission and thesis that proprietary data and institutional quality systems can deliver consistent returns and impact. We are grateful for the trust that leading global institutions have shown in us and we look forward to investing this capital in companies that deliver both financial returns and tangible impact.”
“Our goal is to unlock billions of dollars in high-impact asset classes without compromising returns,” added Daniel Goldfarb, co-founder and chairman of Lendable. “These funds bring us one step closer to that goal and allow us to support companies that are transforming access to finance, energy and essential services for millions of people.”
Mohamed Gouled, Vice President for Industry at IFC, commented: “We are pleased to support Lendable’s dual focus on access to finance and sustainability through our investments in the two new funds. Our partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of technology-based companies that combine commercial success, sustainability and significant impact on jobs and growth in emerging economies.
Lendable has valued the participation of both new and existing DFI partners in its new funds. In the case of LMFCF2, the partners were British International Investment (BII), the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO), the Netherlands Development Finance Corporation (FMO), FinDev Canada, Proparco and the Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG). LTEF participants included the Netherlands Development Finance Corporation (FMO) and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM).
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