We are pumpkn.io

MSMEs can create millions of jobs and have a catalytic effect on the continent. Unfortunately, they often lack the funding to grow. We use cutting-edge technology to assess and reduce credit risk to make funding available to them.

Experience
The Problem

The funding gap hindering African MSMEs growth is huge

+45M
MSMEs
+475$B
MSME Finance Gap
>$10K
Funding Need per MSME
Our Mission

Leveraging technologies and data to bridge the SME finance gap

Complete
Increase financial literacy and inclusion
We strive to simplify the jargon and financial management for African entrepreneurs.
Complete
Transform African MSMEs into a fundable asset class
We de-risk MSMEs and reduce the costs to acquire and finance them.
Complete
Develop appropriate financial products for MSMEs
We believe current financial products are simply not fit for MSMEs and aim to bring fit-for-purpose credit solutions to unleash their growth.

The Team

We’re a team of bankers, data analysts and farmers

Zaheer Dindar
Zaheer
CEO & Co-founder
Jerome van Innis - COO
Jérôme
COO & Co-founder
Fazlur Pandor
Fazlur
CPO & Co-founder
Benard Charumbira
Ben
Lead Engineer
Oluwatobi
Oluwatobi
Full Stack Engineer
Audrey Thando
Audrey
Junior Software Engineer
Yanga Pandela
Yanga
SME Engagement Lead

Our Industry Partners

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Are you championing SMEs too?

We are building a growing network of strategic partners and funders to finance and grow SMEs. Please contact us to explore opportunities to partner with pumpkn.io
short term finance