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The latest updates, press releases and statements from Zvilo.


Unlocking Working Capital for SME Suppliers: The SPAR Kosovo and MAMS Success Story
March 12, 2026 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in supply chains, supplying products, supporting local economies, and driving business growth. However, many SMEs face a common challenge: limited access to working capital. In retail supply chains, suppliers often deliver goods weeks or months before receiving payment. These extended payment terms can place pressure on cash flow, making it difficult for businesses to invest in production, manage inve
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Zvilo enables So Pure to further build the value chain for clean water distribution in Sierra Leone
October 7th, 2025 The deal improves access to clean and affordable water in Sierra Leone, particularly in helping deliver the lowest price water to the most vulnerable. Zvilo , a working capital lender committed to bridging the global trade finance gap, has today announced its partnership with So Pure to support the scale of treatment and distribution of safe drinking water across Sierra Leone. So Pure targets low-income and middle-class households across Sierra Leone with c
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Zvilo joins Trade Finance Conference of Parties (COP) Task Force launch session as founding partner
August 12th, 2025 Leading working capital solutions provider spearheads mission to halve the $2.5 trillion global financing gap by 2030, and eliminate it by 2040 The Trade Finance Conference of Parties (TF COP) Task Force officially launched in Seville last week, with Zvilo as a founding member. Anchored by a coalition of global institutions committed to closing the $2.5 trillion financing gap, the Task Force aims to turn discussions into actionable delivery. The launch even
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Zvilo Secures Expanded Credit Facility of up to €75 Million from Fasanara Capital to Power MSME Growth
July 21st, 2025 Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the global trade finance gap, has today announced the expansion of its debt facility with long-standing capital partner Fasanara Capital - a London-based, owner-managed investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, building on an initial commitment from Fasanara in October 2022. This new milestone reflects the deepening of the relationship between the two firms, with
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SMEs need supply chain support to survive turbulent global tariff policies, says Zvilo
July 9th, 2025 Leading working capital solutions expert urges SMEs to turn to innovative, smart financial services solutions to weather the ongoing storm caused by Trump’s 2025 tariffs. As the United States’ new Baseline and Reciprocal Tariff Policy continues to take effect, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide face an unprecedented wave of trade disruption and financial uncertainty. The initial introduction of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, combined wit
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Zvilo Welcomes Vjosa Kika as Head of Regulatory Legal
April 30th, 2025 Zvilo is proud to announce the appointment of Vjosa Kika as our new Head of Regulatory Legal, effective April 14, 2025. Vjosa brings over a decade of experience in legal and regulatory affairs, with a strong background in financial services and corporate governance . She has held key positions at Raiffeisen Bank, USAID, and in her own commercial legal practice. In her role, Vjosa will lead Zvilo’s global regulatory and compliance efforts, ensuring we remai
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Zvilo expands senior team with appointment of Peter Maila as CEO of Zvilo Africa
April 16th, 2025 Latest senior appointment set to strengthen Zvilo’s market footprint in Africa and help the business ‘go for growth’ April 16th, 2025 Zvilo, a working capital lender to businesses in the EU, Türkiye, Africa, and the Middle East, has made a strategic appointment with Peter Maila joining as CEO of Africa. Peter will spearhead Zvilo’s African expansion as the CEO of Zvilo Africa and serve on the executive committees on a Zvilo global level. Maila joins Zvilo fr
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Zvilo joins FCI and ITFA as it builds its industry profile in 2025
Important milestone for Zvilo as it continues to scale, reflecting its commitment to advancing financial accessibility and empowerment in...
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Zvilo Secures €50m Debt Facility from Fasanara Capital
A new debt facility turbocharges Zvilo’s ability to scale its supplier lending for SMEs in the Balkans. Zvilo, the credit-led digital...
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Zvilo Joins Global Startup Community at Web Summit 2022
Zvilo has been successfully selected for Web Summit’s startup programme — BETA — and will be joining over 70,000 attendees in Lisbon,...
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Zvilo Accepted as Part of Tech Nation’s Fintech 5.0 Growth Program
September 8th, 2022 Zvilo, the credit-led digital bank for the Balkans and emerging markets, has been accepted to the Fintech 5.0 growth...
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Zvilo Partners with Mastercard to Deliver Digital Financial Solutions in the Balkans
April 25th, 2022 Zvilo, the digital platform unlocking working capital in the Balkans, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
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Zvilo Signs Terms to a €50m Debt Facility with a London-based Fintech Fund
April 4th, 2022 New facility terms secured as Zvilo prepares to scale its SME supplier lending in the Balkans. Credit-led challenger,...
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Zvilo knocks it into the back of the net
May 13th, 2021 We are delighted to say we have received investment backing from one of the biggest names in Balkan football, an...
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A simple gift that says so much more…
May 1st, 2021 For a limited time, every Zvilo member will receive an exclusive duffle bag produced by Supreme Creations ’ factory based...
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