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Indian fintech firm Varthana secures $6m loan from WaterEquity
Varthana, a non-banking financial company focused on affordable education in India, has secured a US$6 million loan from WaterEquity to expand water and sanitation facilities in underserved schools across the country.
The funding will be used for school improvement loans that include water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure.
WaterEquity, an asset manager specializing in water and sanitation investments in emerging markets, is making its first global investment in the school finance sector through this transaction.
Varthana operates in 16 Indian states and union territories, and serves affordable private schools with financial assistance.
WaterEquity has previously invested in microfinance institutions, housing finance companies, and small businesses to support water and sanitation access.
🔗 Source: Varthana
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