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fintech oversubscribes debut cp raises n6 89bn

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Sycamore, a Nigerian fintech, successfully raised N6.89 billion via commercial paper, exceeding its N3 billion target. The funds will be used to expand SME lending in Nigeria. This signals strong investor confidence in the Nigerian fintech sector and provides capital for growth. The mechanism is a capital raise for lending expansion, directly affecting Sycamore's lending capacity and revenue potential. The impact is Nigeria-specific, with potential positive spillover to SME credit availability.

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  • Sycamore Integrated Solutions raised N6.89 billion in Series 1 CP, 2.3x oversubscribed.
  • The CP is part of a N20 billion programme arranged by BAS Capital.
  • Funds will expand lending to SMEs in Nigeria.
  • Sycamore processed over N100 billion in transactions for ~400,000 customers in FY2025.
  • This is Sycamore's first entry into the debt capital market.
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