For Banks & Lending Institutions

Deploy capital into
emerging-market
education - protected.

Aveka brings you a structured, risk-mitigated route into one of the world's fastest-growing lending verticals. We originate, assess, and manage - you provide funding. First-loss protection is held on your behalf.

Portfolio Sanctioned · CY2025
Across 3 active co-lending partners
$22.27M
Target Portfolio NPA Rate
University-verified applicants only
<2.5%TARGET
First-Loss Coverage
Held in escrow before disbursement
15%
Lender Downside Exposure
After FLDG absorption
0%
Source Markets Active
expanding to 8 by Q4 2026
5
First Loss Protected University-Verified Borrowers 6 Active Origination Markets UK · AU · CA · US Destinations Compliant Origination Escrow-Held FLDG 24-Month Loan Tenure Zero Lender Downside First Loss Protected University-Verified Borrowers 6 Active Origination Markets UK · AU · CA · US Destinations Compliant Origination Escrow-Held FLDG 24-Month Loan Tenure Zero Lender Downside
What We Offer

A structured lending
partnership with clear returns

Aveka handles all origination, KYC, credit assessment, and collections. You provide the capital. The structure is designed to protect you first.

01
Risk Protection

Zero First-Loss Exposure

A first-loss default guarantee (FLDG) equal to a fixed percentage of each loan is held in escrow before any disbursement occurs. Lender capital is protected before Aveka's own funds.

02
Deal Flow

Verified, University-Backed Borrowers

Every borrower holds a confirmed university offer from an accredited institution. All applications undergo KYC, academic verification, and credit assessment before reaching you.

03
Operations

Full-Service Origination

Aveka manages origination, documentation, disbursement to universities, and in-country collection in the borrower's local currency. No operational overhead for your team.

04
Scale

Growing Pipeline, 9 Markets by 2026

Active origination across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Brazil - with Nepal, Mexico, and Peru onboarding through 2026. Volume scales at your pace.

05
Reporting

Transparent Portfolio Reporting

Monthly portfolio performance data covering disbursements, repayment rates, PAR30, and NPA tracking. Full documentation available on request under NDA.

06
Structure

Customisable Partnership Terms

We work with your credit team to structure deployment limits, geography preferences, loan tenor, and return parameters. Pilot allocations available to new partners.

Origination Geography

Where we source
borrowers

All markets have active origination infrastructure, local KYC capability, and in-country collections teams.

NG
Nigeria
Largest active market. Strong demand for UK & Canadian programmes. Deep local collections infrastructure.
Active
KE
Kenya
High-growth market with strong UK university preference. Mobile-first origination deployed.
Active
GH
Ghana
Active portfolio with established lender relationships and university MoU network.
Active
High-value applicant pool with strong academic profiles. Primarily UK and Australian destinations.
Active
SA
South Africa
Growing workforce and student pipeline. Origination live, portfolio building.
Active
BR
Brazil
LATAM entry market. Early pipeline active, full origination infrastructure deploying through 2026.
Active
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lending partnership?

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Compliant with
FCA Framework
AML / KYC
GDPR
Independent Escrow
IFRS Reporting