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Nikhilesh Goel
Co-founder and Group CEO, Validus
For giving SMEs easier access to capital
Nikhilesh Goel started Validus in 2015 to make it easier for underserved small businesses to access much-needed financing. Using AI-powered data analytics, it has distributed over US$1 billion in unsecured loans to SMEs in Asia. Having acquired Citi Singapore’s small business banking unit’s loan portfolio and integrated Klearcard, a virtual expenses management company, Validus’ goal of transforming financial management for small businesses is within reach.
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