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GetVantage launches AI-powered GrowthSahay, commits Rs 500 crore for MSME financing
As a founding member of the Priority Sector Lenders Association of India (PSLAI), GetVantage is committed to expanding credit access for India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), it said.GetVantage, an embedded finance fintech, has launched GrowthSahay, an AI-powered financing platform for MSMEs. The GrowthSahay platform leverages the advanced framework of OCEN to provide non-dilutive funding ranging from Rs1 lakh to Rs1 crore. Designed for GST-registered MSMEs, Growth Sahay offers unsecured working capital financing without collateral. Bhavik Vasa, founder and CEO of GetVantage, said, "Our role as a founding member of PSLAI underscores our commitment to India's MSMEs. GrowthSahay is purpose-built to address the critical credit gap for over 64 million MSMEs. While only 14% of MSMEs in India have access to credit today, initiatives like Growth Sahay, built on India Stack infrastructure like OCEN, aim to double credit access within the next 3-5 years", he said at MumbAI Tech Week 2025, Asia's largest AI festival. The event, organized by TEAM and the Government of Maharashtra, brought together top technology and industry leaders. As a founding member of the Priority Sector Lenders Association of India (PSLAI), GetVantage is committed to expanding credit access for India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), it said. GetVantage and PSLAI aims to double MSME credit access within the next 3-5 years. Growth Sahay has been running in beta for the past six months, during which it facilitated over Rs100 crores in funding to more than 600 MSMEs across India. The platform offers a 100% digital, frictionless experience, ensuring transparency, security, and faster payouts. Businesses can access funding based on their cash flows with disbursements as quick as 72 hours and benefit from follow-on funding through a single application. PSLAI unites stakeholders across the credit ecosystem, including fintechs, lenders, and policymakers, with the goal of driving sustainable and inclusive growth in India's MSME sector. Sharad Sharma, cofounder of iSPIRT Foundation, said, "Significant change, not incremental improvements, are essential in this sector and with the right product developments, cash flow-based financing and policy support, credit in this sector could double to nearly Rs 130 trillion in the next few years and achieve two times growth in the next three to five years. The launch of Growth Sahay aligns with the Government of India's mission to strengthen MSMEs through programs like Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, Startup India, and others. By complementing these efforts, Growth Sahay and PSLAI aim to propel the MSME sector toward contributing to a $5 trillion economy by 2025-26.
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GetVantage launches India's first AI-powered financing platform for MSMEs, commits ₹500 crores to 1000+ businesses in next 12-18 months.
GetVantage, India's leading embedded finance fintech, has launched GrowthSahay, a first of its kind of AI-powered financing platform for MSMEs. Getvantage launched GrowthSahay at MumbAI Tech Week 2025, Asia's largest AI festival, organized by Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra. GetVantage, which is also the founding member of the Priority Sector Lenders Association of India (PSLAI), is committed to expanding credit access for India's MSMEs with GrowthSahay that will provide provide instant, seamless access to any form of growth capital to the small and medium businesses. With GetVantage and PSLAI aiming to double MSME credit access within the next 3-5 years, GrowthSahay platform leverages the advanced framework of OCEN to provide swift, hassle-free, and non-dilutive funding ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹1 crore. Designed for GST-registered MSMEs, Growth Sahay offers unsecured working capital financing without collateral. Growth Sahay has been running in beta for the past six months, during which it successfully facilitated over ₹100 crores in funding to more than 600 MSMEs across India. It plans to facilitate around Rs 500 crore to over 1000 MSMEs in the next 12-18 months. The platform offers a 100% digital, frictionless experience, ensuring transparency, security, and faster payouts. Businesses can access funding based on their cash flows with disbursements as quick as 72 hours and benefit from follow-on funding through a single application. Bhavik Vasa, Founder & CEO of GetVantage, shared, "Our role as a founding member of PSLAI underscores our commitment to India's MSMEs. GrowthSahay is purpose-built to address the critical credit gap for over 64 million MSMEs. Whileonly 14% of MSMEs in India have access to credit today, initiatives like Growth Sahay, built on India Stack infrastructure like OCEN, aim to double credit access within the next 3-5 years." As a founding member of PSLAI, GetVantage is at the forefront of reshaping the credit landscape for MSMEs. PSLAI unites stakeholders across the credit ecosystem, including fintechs, lenders, and policymakers, with the goal of driving sustainable and inclusive growth in India's MSME sector. Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder of iSPIRT Foundation, commented, "Significant change, not incremental improvements, are essential in this sector and with the right product developments, cash flow-based financing and policy support, credit in this sector could double to nearly Rs 130 trillion in the next few years and achieve 2x growth in the next 3-5 years." Jaya Saha, of HutsandLooms, SME from Howrah, West Bengal shared experience, "Accessing working capital was our biggest challenge. GetVantage has been a game-changer for our business and our artisans, helping us grow 150% QoQ and empowering our community." Eligible businesses operating for at least 24 months with a minimum last six months' average MRR of ₹1 lakh can benefit from flexible loan terms ranging from 3 to 12 months. The launch of Growth Sahay aligns with the Government of India's mission to strengthen MSMEs through programs like Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, Startup India, and others. By complementing these efforts, Growth Sahay and PSLAI aim to propel the MSME sector toward contributing to a $5 trillion economy by 2025-26. About GetVantage GetVantage is premier Capital Gateway and Embedded Financing platform, reshaping venture finance by facilitating funding for over thousands of SMEs and startups, generating $954 million+ in GMV. As a founding member of the PSL Association of India (PSLAI), GetVantage is dedicated to fostering sustainable credit solutions to bridge the funding gap for MSMEs. PSLAI aims to double credit availability to small businesses within the next 3-5 years by aggregating key players and innovations in the lending ecosystem. GetVantage provides data-driven, working capital solutions for marketing, inventory, logistics, and other recurring OpEx needs across sectors like SaaS, eCommerce, and D2C. Backed by leading investors and the first alternative financing platform to secure an NBFC license from the RBI, GetVantage is drivinggrowth for India's MSMEs. _ About PSLAI : The Priority Sector Lenders Association of India (PSL Association) is a body dedicated to advancing the priority sectors of the Indian financial system. Our association unites financial institutions, industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and Tech Companies to tackle the unique challenges and capitalize on the vast opportunities within priority sector lending (PSL). https://pslai.org/ In the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector there is a credit gap of $330bn with 89% of MSMEs left without access to formal credit. The PSL Association is committed to ensuring equitable access to financial services, fostering socio-economic development, and driving financial inclusion across key sectors such as agriculture, MSMEs, housing, education, and healthcare. We see this untapped market as a significant business opportunity to grow the market, expand industry size, and drive innovation.Our focus includes promoting liberalized risk weightage on PSL portfolios, mitigating perceived risks through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and establishing fair practices within the industry. We advocate for policy reforms which will further strengthen the borrower ecosystem, particularly for MSMEs.
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GetVantage, an embedded finance fintech, introduces GrowthSahay, an AI-powered financing platform for MSMEs in India, committing Rs 500 crore for funding. The initiative aims to address the critical credit gap and double MSME credit access within 3-5 years.
GetVantage, a leading embedded finance fintech in India, has launched GrowthSahay, an innovative AI-powered financing platform designed to address the critical credit gap for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The platform was unveiled at MumbAI Tech Week 2025, Asia's largest AI festival, organized by the Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai and the Government of Maharashtra 12.
With over 64 million MSMEs in India, only 14% currently have access to credit. GrowthSahay aims to double this figure within the next 3-5 years. The platform leverages the advanced framework of Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) to provide swift, hassle-free, and non-dilutive funding ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹1 crore 1.
Bhavik Vasa, Founder & CEO of GetVantage, emphasized the platform's purpose: "GrowthSahay is purpose-built to address the critical credit gap for over 64 million MSMEs. While only 14% of MSMEs in India have access to credit today, initiatives like Growth Sahay, built on India Stack infrastructure like OCEN, aim to double credit access within the next 3-5 years" 2.
During its six-month beta phase, GrowthSahay successfully facilitated over ₹100 crores in funding to more than 600 MSMEs across India. GetVantage has committed to providing ₹500 crores to over 1000 businesses in the next 12-18 months through the platform 2.
As a founding member of the Priority Sector Lenders Association of India (PSLAI), GetVantage is at the forefront of reshaping the credit landscape for MSMEs. PSLAI unites stakeholders across the credit ecosystem, including fintechs, lenders, and policymakers, to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in India's MSME sector 12.
Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder of iSPIRT Foundation, commented on the potential impact: "Significant change, not incremental improvements, are essential in this sector and with the right product developments, cash flow-based financing and policy support, credit in this sector could double to nearly Rs 130 trillion in the next few years and achieve 2x growth in the next 3-5 years" 2.
The launch of GrowthSahay aligns with the Government of India's mission to strengthen MSMEs through programs like Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana and Startup India. By complementing these efforts, GrowthSahay and PSLAI aim to propel the MSME sector toward contributing to a $5 trillion economy by 2025-26 12.
The platform's impact is already evident, as demonstrated by Jaya Saha of HutsandLooms, an SME from Howrah, West Bengal: "Accessing working capital was our biggest challenge. GetVantage has been a game-changer for our business and our artisans, helping us grow 150% QoQ and empowering our community" 2.
As GetVantage continues to innovate in the fintech space, GrowthSahay represents a significant step towards bridging the MSME credit gap and fostering economic growth in India's vital small business sector.
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