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Helicap

One of the first fintech fund management investment platforms specialising in the alternative lending space in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. As agnostic investors, we promote the industry's best practices through our expertise. Over the last few years, we have raised more than US$30 million in paid-up capital and deployed US$300 million worth of capital with our in-house data analytics expertise. By leveraging this advanced data-processing capability, we have built exclusive networks with hundreds of platform partners, who have access to 200 million potential borrowers in the region. Through our platform, we enable them to transform the way corporates and consumers access credit.

Growth Trajectory

Helicap is poised for growth through expanding partnerships, especially in Southeast Asia, and further developing their proprietary credit analytics technology. They are focusing on serving the underbanked and expanding access to their platform, indicating potential for increased investment volume. Acquisitions such as Arcor Capital and investments from groups like Kenanga further signal an upward growth trajectory.

Technical Challenges

Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
Ensuring users are aware of changes to the Privacy Policy

Tech Stack

Data analytics applications

Team Size

Key Risks

Increased competition from alternative financing models.
Volatility in the private credit market affecting investment returns.
Regulatory compliance challenges due to evolving financial regulations in Southeast Asia.
Potential for investment losses due to the high-risk nature of early-stage lending.
Talent acquisition and retention in a competitive fintech landscape.

Opportunities

Further development of proprietary credit analytics platform to enhance risk management.
Expanding partnerships with financial institutions and technology companies to increase market reach.
Leveraging data to make better decisions and improve financial inclusion in Asia.
Capitalizing on the $500 billion financing gap for SMEs and non-bank financial institutions.
Expanding product offerings to include more diversified income products.
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