Oxano Capital Invests in Sevi to Expand Order-Now, Pay-Later Solutions Across East Africa

Oxano Capital has announced a strategic investment in Sevi, a Netherlands-founded fintech company operating in Kenya, to accelerate the expansion of its Order-Now, Pay-Later platform for micro and small retailers across East Africa.

The investment is designed to support Sevi’s mission of advancing financial inclusion by providing inventory financing to underserved merchants through embedded digital credit solutions integrated within supply chains.

Sevi enables retailers to purchase inventory on credit through its proprietary digital financing platform, helping businesses maintain inventory levels without upfront capital, improve cash flow management, and support sustainable business growth.

The platform also delivers value to suppliers and distributors by providing immediate payment for orders, helping reduce credit risk and strengthen working capital throughout the supply chain.

The new funding will be allocated to expanding Sevi’s footprint across East Africa, enhancing its risk assessment algorithms, and accelerating product innovation.

According to Oxano Capital, the investment reflects confidence in Sevi’s experienced leadership team, scalable technology platform, and growing adoption among merchants and regional distributors. The firm believes Sevi is well positioned to advance financial inclusion while supporting job creation and sustainable economic development.

Founded by fintech entrepreneurs Walter aan de Wiel and Bartel Verkruijssen, Sevi was established to address financing challenges facing small retailers in emerging markets. The company has built a digital infrastructure tailored to African supply chains and has already gained traction among thousands of merchants and major FMCG distributors in Kenya.

With the support of Oxano Capital, Sevi plans to further strengthen its embedded finance capabilities and expand access to working capital for underserved businesses across the region.