ABOUT NASFIM
Building Nigeria’s Largest
SME Finance & Investment Ecosystem
NASFIM is a year-round digital ecosystem designed to connect Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with finance, investment, grants, business support services and growth opportunities through technology-enabled matchmaking, data intelligence and strategic partnerships.
About NASFIM
Building Nigeria’s Largest SME Finance & Investment Ecosystem. NASFIM is a year-round digital ecosystem designed to connect Small and Medium Enterprises with finance, investment, grants, business support services and growth opportunities through technology-enabled matchmaking, data intelligence and strategic partnerships.
THE CHALLENGE
SMEs Need:
- Loans
- Grants
- Investments
- Business Support
- Market Access
- Mentorship
Why NASFIM Was Created
Millions of Nigerian SMEs struggle to access finance despite the existence of numerous financial institutions, investors, intervention funds and development programmes.
At the same time, financial institutions struggle to identify qualified and investment-ready SMEs.
NASFIM bridges this gap.
What Is NASFIM?
Who We Serve
SMEs
- Loans
- Grants
- Investments
- Business Support
Banks
- Verified SMEs
- Lead Generation
- Product Promotion
- Matchmaking
Investors
- Investment Opportunities
- Deal Flow
- Investment Readiness Scores
Development Partners
- Impact Data
- Target Beneficiaries
- Programme Visibility
Business Support Organisations
- SME Engagement
- Programme Promotion
Professional Service Providers
- New Clients
- Business Opportunities
NASFIM by the Numbers
How NASFIM Works
What Makes NASFIM Different?
| Feature | Typical Event | NASFIM |
|---|---|---|
| One Day Event | × | ✓ |
| Year Round Engagement | × | ✓ |
| Digital Dashboard | × | ✓ |
| SME Credit Rating | × | ✓ |
| Investment Readiness Score | × | ✓ |
| Feature | Typical Event | NASFIM |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking Engine | × | ✓ |
| Fund Navigator™ | × | ✓ |
| Institutional Performance Index™ | × | ✓ |
| Data Analytics | × | ✓ |
| Direct SME Communication | × | ✓ |
The NASFIM Digital Ecosystem
About ASBON
Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) is one of Nigeria’s leading business membership organisations representing thousands of SMEs across sectors and states.
ASBON is committed to promoting entrepreneurship, SME growth, financial inclusion and economic development.
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