Japanese microlender raises $12.7m to expand to India, South Africa

Hakki Africa to extend auto loans for gig workers and taxi drivers

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Hakki Africa plans expand into India, providing financial services for gig drivers looking to purchase electric motorbikes. (Hakki Africa)

MINAKO YAMASHITA

TOKYO -- Hakki Africa, the Tokyo-based microfinancing startup that extends auto loans in Kenya, has raised 1.97 billion yen ($12.7 million) in a recent funding round to expand operations to India and South Africa.

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