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Aspire

Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2020 · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 14 known investors

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Aspire offers short-term personal loans of up to ₹5,00,000 repaid in weekly instalments over a tenure of up to 25 weeks, with reducing-balance interest. The lender operates in India and charges a processing fee plus applicable late payment and foreclosure fees.

Founders & leadership

Aspire was founded in 2020 by Manoj Kumar Rathi and Tushar Viswanath Garimalla.

MKManoj Kumar Rathi
Manoj Kumar RathiCo-FounderCo-founder and director of Aspire Fintech and Aspire Finance (NBFC); focuses on working-capital credit for small merchants.
TVTushar Viswanath Garimalla
Tushar Viswanath GarimallaCo-FounderCo-founder of Aspire Fintech and Aspire NBFC. Previously in risk and growth at HSBC USA and Capital One, then built Amazon Pay Later at Capital Float.

Investors · 14

Also in the syndicate · 4

AFGB Capital PartnersCE Innovation FundDST Global Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aspire do?
Aspire offers short-term personal loans of up to ₹5,00,000 repaid in weekly instalments over a tenure of up to 25 weeks, with reducing-balance interest. The lender operates in India and charges a processing fee plus applicable late payment and foreclosure fees.
Who founded Aspire?
Aspire was founded by Manoj Kumar Rathi, Tushar Viswanath Garimalla in 2020.
Who are Aspire's investors?
Aspire's investors include PICUS CAPITAL, Upsparks Capital, Capital-A, Fasanara Capital, Hummingbird Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Mainsail Partners, MassMutual Ventures and 2 more.
Where is Aspire headquartered?
Aspire is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.