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Lakme Finance

No:1, Trichy Road, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, 624005, India

Overview

LakMe Finance is a tech-enabled lender focused on providing fast, tailored credit to small retailers, distributors, and shop owners in underserved areas, aiming to drive retail growth and financial inclusion.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
3

Sector focus

  • Financial Services
  • Personal Care and Hygiene
  • Retail
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Investment portfolio

  • TenderCuts

    Led · Debt Financing · Apr 2026

    TenderCuts operates as an omnichannel fresh meat and seafood brand that sells fresh meat and seafood through its stores and channels. Over the past year the company says it achieved profitability and focused on strengthening unit economics, improving supply-chain efficiencies, and restructuring store operations. Management describes this period as a meaningful reset of its operating and financial model that provides clear visibility on profitability and capital efficiency. The company plans to scale in a measured and sustainable manner from this foundation. TenderCuts raised $2 million in debt from Lakme Finance to provide working capital and to expand operations across its core markets while maintaining operational discipline.

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