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P2P lending
Alternative Lending Market Projected to Reach $1.29 Trillion Globally by 2033
A new report forecasts the global alternative lending market will grow from $380.96 billion in 2025 to $1.29 trillion by 2033, driven by digital transformation and increased demand for non-bank financing. The study highlights the role of peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding platforms, as well as technological advancements in underwriting and risk assessment. North America currently leads the market, with growth expected worldwide.
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Personal loans
P2P lending
India
Vartis Platforms Reports 55% Revenue Growth and ₹5,000 Crore Transactions in FY26
Vartis Platforms announced a 55% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹366.58 crore for FY26, with profit after tax rising over 180% to ₹96.22 crore. Its P2P lending platform LenDenClub contributed 54% of revenue, while InstaMoney and Vartis One accounted for 43% and 2%, respectively. The group facilitated over ₹5,000 crore in total transactions and plans further investment in technology and R&D.
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SME
Debt
Private Credit Market Projected to Reach USD 3.48 Trillion Globally by 2031
A new report from Mordor Intelligence forecasts the global private credit market will grow from USD 1.96 trillion in 2026 to USD 3.48 trillion by 2031, driven by direct lending and specialty finance. The analysis highlights increasing demand from businesses for flexible financing and growing institutional investor participation. North America leads the market, with Europe and Asia-Pacific also showing strong growth.
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Real estate
P2P lending
Estonia
Estateguru Surpasses €100M in Investor Payouts and €950M in Real Estate Loans
Estateguru has paid over €100 million to investors and intermediated €956 million in real estate loans across Europe. The platform has funded more than 3,100 projects, reporting an average annual return of 9.4% and a 97% repayment or performing rate. Estateguru operates under a pan-European crowdfunding licence and focuses on bridging credit gaps for property developers.
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SME
Africa
Seventeen African Fintech Firms Featured in CNBC and Statista’s 2026 Top 500 List
Seventeen African fintech companies have been recognized in CNBC and Statista’s 2026 World’s Top 500 Fintech Companies list. The ranking highlights Africa’s growing presence in payments, alternative financing, insurtech, and wealth technology. Nigerian firms dominate the payments segment, while companies from South Africa, Egypt, and Ghana are also featured. The article includes transaction volumes and funding data for key markets.
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P2P lending
Lending Technology Market Projected to Reach $62.97 Billion by 2030
A new report forecasts the lending technology (LendTech) market will grow to $62.97 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 23.9%. Growth is driven by embedded lending, AI-powered underwriting, and cloud-native platforms. The report highlights key players, market segmentation, and trends such as automation and digital lending solutions.
Market Data
P2P lending
Household Lending Market Projected to Reach $8.9 Trillion by 2030 Driven by Digital Platforms
A new report forecasts the household lending market will grow to $8,913.19 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.9%. Growth is attributed to AI-driven underwriting, digital mortgage platforms, and increased financial inclusion. The report highlights leading companies such as LendingClub, Prosper Marketplace, and Peerform, and details market segmentation by loan type and provider.
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Real estate
Real Estate Crowdfunding Market Projected to Reach $173.37 Billion by 2030
A new market study forecasts the real estate crowdfunding sector to grow to $173.37 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 42.9%. The report highlights key drivers such as technological advancements, regulatory clarity, and increased adoption of tokenized assets. It also identifies leading platforms and analyzes trends like AI integration and fractional ownership models.
Market Data
P2P lending
Peer-to-Peer Lending Market Forecasts 30.1% CAGR, Reaching $938 Billion by 2030
A new report projects the global peer-to-peer lending market will reach $938.02 billion by 2030, growing at a 30.1% CAGR. The analysis highlights key drivers such as regulatory improvements, blockchain integration, and increased demand from small businesses. Leading platforms and emerging trends, including AI-driven credit scoring and DeFi-based lending, are also discussed.
Trends
Market Data
Health & Science
Medical Crowdfunding Services Market Projected to Reach $9.19B by 2030
A new report forecasts the medical crowdfunding services market will grow to $9.19 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15.9%. Growth is driven by AI-powered fundraising tools, increased cross-border demand, and enhanced security and transparency features. The report highlights leading platforms, key trends, and detailed market segmentation by type, platform, and application.
