Liberty Multipurpose Investment joins FasterCapital Equitypilot to scale microfinance in Oyo
Ibadan, Nigeria & Dubai, UAE - Dec 20, 2025
Liberty Multipurpose Investment and Business Support Limited and FasterCapital today announced a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program to accelerate micro-lending and salary-loan services across Oyo State, combining local market expertise with global startup acceleration and capital-raising support.
Market opportunity & problem statement
Microfinance demand in Nigeria remains acute: millions of micro-entrepreneurs and low-income salary earners lack affordable credit, limiting business resilience and household welfare. Rising informal lending costs and limited bank reach create a large underserved market in Oyo State and similar urban-periurban centers. Liberty targets roadside traders, hawkers, women-led small businesses and low-wage employees with tailored short-term and asset financing addressing a clear white-space between predatory lenders and formal banks.
Startup solution & differentiation
Liberty offers micro-loans, salary-backed lending, daily contribution loans (DCA), asset financing for apprentices, and school-fees loans at competitive rates designed for sustainability and client retention. The institution’s doorstep service model, community-based office in a low-income neighborhood and advisory follow-up program aim to reduce default risk and increase borrower productivity. With a planned 4% monthly rate (subject to market review), hands-on credit hygiene, and targeted women-focused products, Liberty positions itself with strong social impact and a defensible local distribution advantage.
FasterCapital partnership value
As part of Equitypilot, Liberty will receive tailored mentorship, fintech advisory, credit-risk tooling, go-to-market support, and introductions to institutional and impact capital via FasterCapital. FasterCapital’s selective criteria prioritize scalable fintech and inclusive-finance ventures with strong unit economics validating Liberty’s model and accelerating its path to regulatory readiness and investor engagement. The collaboration targets measurable growth in borrower base, portfolio quality, and readiness for the next funding round within 9–12 months.
Executive quotes
“Hesham Zreik: FasterCapital invests where product-market fit meets disciplined execution. Liberty’s community-first microfinance model addresses an urgent financial inclusion gap in Oyo State and aligns with our Equitypilot thesis of scaling high-impact, revenue-generating startups,” said Hesham Zreik, investment lead.
“Liberty was founded to liberate entrepreneurs from chronic poverty by offering affordable, responsible financing and business support,” said Wemimo Toluwase Gbadebo Founder & CEO, Liberty Multipurpose Investment and Business Support Limited. “This partnership with FasterCapital gives us the tools, technology and investor access to scale responsibly and deepen our impact across Ibadan and beyond.”
Growth trajectory & future plans
Near-term milestones include launching pilot branches, deploying credit-scoring software, onboarding 1,500+ active borrowers in 12 months, and achieving portfolio-at-risk (PAR30) targets through active monitoring. Liberty will pursue regional expansion across Oyo State and prepare for a seed funding round in 9–12 months to scale operations and tech investments. Long-term, the company aims to be a leading MFI in southwestern Nigeria, improving livelihoods while delivering sustainable returns.
About Liberty Multipurpose Investment and Business Support Limited
Liberty Multipurpose Investment and Business Support Limited is an Ibadan-based microfinance startup focused on micro-loans, salary loans, DCA, asset financing and school-fee lending to low-income entrepreneurs and salary earners. The company’s mission is to provide accessible capital and advisory services that enable clients to grow businesses and escape poverty.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global venture builder and online incubator dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups. Established in 2014, we are now #1 venture builder in terms of number of startups that we have helped, money invested and money raised. It supports startups worldwide through various programs, including funding assistance, business development, and technical support. The Equitypilot program is designed to help early-stage startups build scalable solutions with mentorship, strategic guidance, and network support.