Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
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LB Finance AGM -Treasury Deshika Yatawara
LB Finance PLC has secured a $15 million senior debt facility from Enabling Qapital Ltd. (EQ), a Switzerland-based impact asset manager, marking another significant step in the Company’s strategic funding journey and reinforcing its commitment to advancing inclusive finance in Sri Lanka.
The long term facility has been extended through the EMF Microfinance Fund. This facility reflects strong alignment between LB Finance’s growth strategy and EQ’s mission of generating both financial and measurable social impact through responsible investments.
LB Finance Executive Director Ravi Tissera said: “This facility from Enabling Qapital marks another important milestone in our journey to expand access to finance across underserved segments of the economy. The funding enables us to further strengthen our MSME financing initiatives, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses that are vital to Sri Lanka’s economic resilience and long-term growth. We are encouraged by the confidence placed in LB Finance by a globally recognized impact investor.”
The funding will support LB Finance’s efforts to expand its lending portfolio, particularly within the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) segment, which plays a critical role in employment generation and economic development. By enhancing access to affordable and sustainable financing, the Company aims to empower entrepreneurs, improve financial inclusion, and contribute to inclusive economic recovery.
Enabling Qapital Ltd., (EQ) is a FINMA-regulated, leading Swiss impact asset manager dedicated to a world where investments generate financial, social, environmental, and economic returns. EQ currently manages USD 800 million in assets across Microfinance (Private Debt), Access to Energy / Clean Cooking, and listed emerging market bonds.
LB Finance AGM -Treasury Deshika Yatawara said: “Securing funding from Enabling Qapital further strengthens our diversified funding base and demonstrates the continued confidence of international impact investors in LB Finance’s operational strength and governance framework. This facility will allow us to scale our outreach, particularly among underserved entrepreneurs, and contribute meaningfully to employment generation and poverty reduction.”
With this latest facility, LB Finance continues to build on its legacy as one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank financial institutions, leveraging strategic international partnerships to enhance financial inclusion, strengthen its balance sheet, and support sustainable economic development across the country.
