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Mizuho Bank to Invest US$145M in Credit Saison India, the India Armof Saison International
Saison International, the global headquarters of Credit Saison,one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with a US$27 billion balance sheet, todayannounces a strategic investment of US$145 million by Mizuho Bank Ltd., into Credit SaisonIndia (registered as Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Private Limited), its India business.
Credit Saison’s Subsidiary, Saison International has become a member of Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
GIIN is a non-profit organization established in the U.S. in 2009 to promote andraise awareness of impact investing and to foster community development. Now, theyhave over 440 members such as Asset Owners, Asset Managers, and Service Providersand institutional investors across 60 countries.
Credit Saison Asia Pacific Changes its Name to Saison International
Accelerating the growth of global business by Strengthening the control function of India and Southeast Asia.
Credit Saison accelerates JULO’s ambition to re-envision traditional cash loans in Indonesia with strategic $80M investment
The investment marks Credit Saison’s new strategy to accelerate the momentum of high-growthcompanies via a pairing of operational support and tactical capital.
Indonesian P2P lender JULO bags $80M from Japan’s Credit Saison, Deal Street Asia
Indonesian peer-to-peer (P2P) lending firm Julo has bagged $80 million from the Japanese financial company Credit Saison. The deal comprises $30 million in equity investment and $50 million in debt funding, according to a statement on Julo’s website.
JULO raises US$80M from Credit Saison to further expand in Indonesia
JULO is one of the earliest in Indonesia to offer virtual credit card services. It raised funding from the likes of Skystar Capital, Saratoga Investama.
Credit Saison pours $80m into Indonesian digital lender
Indonesia-based Julo has raised US$80 million in a new round of funding from Japanese financial firm Credit Saison. The deal – which includes a mix of debt funding and US$30 million in equity investment – is part of Credit Saison’s efforts to tap into markets outside its home turf.
Credit Saison accelerates JULO’s ambition to re-envision traditional cash loans in Indonesia with strategic $80M investment
The investment marks Credit Saison’s new strategy to accelerate the momentum of high-growth companies via a pairing of operational support and tactical capital.
Saison Capital Pte. Ltd., a Corporate Venture Capital Company, Launches Investment Operations
Saison Capital is a companyfocused on financing of and investment in early-stage startup companies outside Japan. Uponestablishing Saison Capital, Credit Saison commenced operations in the investment business through Saison Capital.
Our Subsidiaries
Fueling India’s credit growth story through technology-led neo-lending.
Empowering underserved businesses and individuals in emerging markets for inclusive growth.
Credit Saison’s venture capital arm that invests in Pre-Seed to Series B companies globally, with a special focus on South East Asia and India. Our portfolio companies cover all verticals including fintech, e-commerce and web3.
Driving financial inclusion for Indonesian MSMEs and underserved individuals for a stronger economy.
Investing at the crossroads of financial inclusion and innovation for Mexico’s economic progress.
Catalyzing inclusive development with sustainable investments for equitable resource access.
Who We Are
Saison International is the global business arm of Credit Saison. Established in 2014 (previously as Credit Saison Asia Pacific), we offer digitalized and localized financial services globally-with a sharp, present focus on Southeast Asia, India and Latin America.
We unleash capital to underserved individuals and organisations through financial lending. Our portfolio cuts across various business verticals to meet the needs of individuals, SMEs, FinTechs and the underbanked.
Our Verticals
Lending Business
Lending Business
Lending Business
We provide digitalized and localized financing services targeting the underserved.
Credit Saison India and Saison Indonesia are our subsidiaries that engage in digital lending activities, focusing on both the consumer and SME segments.
Besides India and Indonesia, we also have lending operations in other ASEAN countries, such as Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, in the form of joint ventures or affiliates.
Investment Business
Investment Business
Investment Business
We approach untapped industries and regions through different investment vehicles.
Saison International houses strategic investments which are synergistic to the Group, besides functioning as the international HQ.
Saison Capital, our corporate venture capital arm invests in promising early stage start-ups across all sectors and geography.
Saison Investment Management focuses on debt investment to fintech lenders and aims to foster inclusive economic growth in emerging markets.
Our History
Our Team
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Kosuke Mori
Chief Executive Officer
Saison International
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Keith Wong
Chief Operating Officer
Head of Corporate Development
Saison International
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Presha Paragash
Head of Global Lending - India
Chief Executive Officer
Credit Saison India
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Anuj Gupta
Chief Risk Officer
Credit Saison India
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Annie Seah
Finance Director - International
Saison International
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Prisca Lo-Smith
General Counsel
Saison International
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Claudia Rojas
Senior Vice President
Saison Investment Management
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Marie Anna Bénard
Head of Impact
Saison International
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Koji Sugahara
Director
Saison International
Emi Takikawa
Director, Head of Corporate Governance
Saison International
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Qin En Looi
Partner
Saison Capital
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Visa Kannan
Managing Partner
Saison Capital
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Haruka Ikegami
Head of Saison Indonesia
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Carlos Rius
Country Manager
Credit Saison Mexico
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Kenichi Ito
Country Manager
Credit Saison Brazil
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