Tala (formerly InVenture)

About Us

• Founding & Rebranding
  Founded in 2011 by Shivani Siroya as InVenture, the company was rebranded to Tala (a name meaning “star” in Tagalog, “rhythm” in Sanskrit, and “tree” in Arabic) to unify its global identity and mission

• Core Mission
  Tala leverages mobile technology and alternative data (e.g., smartphone usage, contacts, bill payments) to assess creditworthiness in underbanked communities—targeting users who lack traditional financial histories

Scale
Over 10 million customers served, with more than $6 billion in loans disbursed across East Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and India