Draft:4G Capital
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Comment: The FT article is a good start, but too much of this article is sourced to the company's own website and to sponsored posts. Are there other independent, reliable sources about this company that satisfy WP:CORPDEPTH? MCE89 (talk) 07:33, 23 August 2025 (UTC)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Technology |
Key people | Julian Mitchell (CEO) |
| Website | https://www.4g-capital.com/ |
4G Capital is a Nairobi-based fintech company established in 2013, that offers unsecured working capital loans and enterprise training to MSMEs in Kenya and Uganda.[1]
History
[edit]The company was founded by Wayne Hennessy-Barrett and Genevieve Hennessy-Barrett in 2013, with a "touch-tech" that combines human support and digital underwriting[2] The goal was to provide short-term working loans in Africa and business management training to businesses , to support the region's underserved informal business sector [3]
In 2018 , According to Tech in africa 4G Capital had 70 customer branches in Kenya by the year, while more than $21 million was disbursed over the course of the year.[4] 4G Capital later obtained a money-lenders license from the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority and commenced its operations in Uganda, having branches in both Kenya and Uganda.[5] [6] According to Financial Times, 4G Capital began to issue tokenised bond using cryptocurrencies in 2018[7] . The company was able to go live on Mambu cloud banking platform as per Fintech futures[8]
In 2022 , the company raised sh2.1 billion (approximately $18.5 million) in series C funding from the global private equity firm Lightrock. The company announced plans to increase it's credit limits to customers , extend repayment periods and expand its clientele base and profits. According to Business Daily Africa, 4G Capital aimed to launch a mobile application to enhance business management for clients and connect them with other providers, such as fast-moving consumer goods distributors.[9]
In 2024 ,4G Capital partnered with Powerhive to support electric mobility initiatives in Kenya to advance electric mobility in Kenya, According to The Star, this partnership expanded access to electric motorcycles, improve charging infrastructure and provide training and support to riders.[10]
Products
[edit]4G Capital provides short-term, unsecured working capital loans to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya and Uganda. Daily Nation reports that Its financial products are designed to meet the cash flow needs of small-scale traders and informal businesses that often lack access to traditional banking services.[11]
The company employs a hybrid model it calls “touch-tech,” which combines in-person customer support with digital credit assessment tools. This model enables 4G Capital to assess creditworthiness without collateral and provide tailored loan terms.[12]
In addition to lending, 4G Capital offers business management training. The training programs are aimed at helping clients manage their finances, grow their enterprises, and improve repayment behaviour.[13]
Recognition
[edit]In 2024, 4G Capital was listed among Africa’s fastest-growing companies in a ranking compiled by the Financial Times.[14][15] [16]
According to the Daily Nation, the company has a net lend of sh2 billion every month across its 170 and 22 branches in Kenya and Uganda respectively.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "4G Capital next Generation Business Lending". 4G Capital. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "How Wayne Hennessy Barrett built 4G Capital". 4G Capital. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital building a better world one small business at a time". 8 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital opens new office in Kampala to support SMEs in Uganda". Tech in Africa. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital announces dollar185million in series C funding round". 16 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital opens new office in Kampala to support SMEs in Uganda". 9 May 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Kenya's 4G Capital plans tokenised bond via cryptocurrency". Financial Times. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital goes live on Mambu Cloud Banking Platform". 3 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ Rotich, Kevin (23 March 2022). "Kenya-based firms raise Sh7.3 bn from global investors". Business Daily Africa. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Boda boda riders cut fuel costs, noise and carbon with e-bikes". The Star. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital living the spirit of the hustle". 29 November 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital will be Honoured once again to receive a real Leaders Impact". Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital crowned best fintech at Prestigious African Banker Awards". 4 June 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "4G Capital named africas fastest growing companies by Financial Times". 3 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Financial Times ranks 4G Capital as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies". 4G Capital. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "The Kenyan Wall Street". 5 June 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Helping small business access finance". 25 June 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
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