“We started Capital Float with the belief that technology and data would be the key drivers in cracking SME financing in India. Over the past year, we’ve focused on building the platform to deliver what our customers want above all else – flexible and ultra-convenient access to finance that can scale with their business. By leveraging alternative data in our underwriting model, we are increasingly able to not only make faster decisions but also lend to emerging business models” – co-founders of Capital Float, Gaurav Hinduja and Sashank Rishyasringa.
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