Yoco secures $100 million credit to expand merchant lending
Yoco secured a $100 million facility from Victory Park Capital after advancing R6.5 billion to more than 40,000 merchants. The deal gives Yoco greater control of loan pricing and risk.
Topic
Small Business Finance
Topic
Small Business Finance
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