Featured Press
“With loans of just $10, this startup has built a financial services powerhouse in emerging markets.”
“Melinda Gates nominates Shivani Siroya as one of the 25 icons who will shape the future in 25th anniversary issue.”
“Paypal shares Tala’s vision of reimagining financial services for the unbanked and those underserved by the traditional financial system.”
“Venture Out: Shivani Siroya, CEO of Tala”
“A smart loan for people with no credit history — yet”
“Lending Startups Look at Borrowers’ Phone Usage to Assess Creditworthiness”
“US fintech pioneer’s start-up in Kenya”
“A look at digital credit in Kenya and why access alone is not enough.”
“How ex-UN staff got data for credit app Tala.”
MORE PRESS
The Founder Of Tala On Her Leap From Finance To Fundraising For Her Mission-Driven Startup – Forbes, July 2018
Tala on the Forbes Fintech 50 List – Forbes, February 2019
Where Cellphones Are Lifelines, Start-Ups Spy Opportunities – The New York Times, November 2016
PRESS RELEASES
Tala and the Smart Campaign Partner on Digital Client Protection – December 2018
Tala Announces Strategic Investment from PayPal to Expand Global Reach – October 2018
Tala Expands to Mexico, India Fueled by $65m in New Financing – April 2018
With an Eye Toward Global Expansion, Tala Adds Kevin Novak as Chief Data Officer – December 2017
Tala Raises Over $30 Million in New Financing Led by IVP – February 2017
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
Tala’s Impact Report | 2018 – October 2018
Tala’s Inaugural Diversity & Equity Open Letter – July 2018
Video Highlights
Tala’s first TV commercial in Kenya features the story of Baba Yai, an egg vendor in Kenya who uses a Tala loan to grow his business. When faced with a cash shortage that would have prevented him from fulfilling a large order, Tala provides the instant capital he needs!
Video Highlights
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