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axiTrust raises $5 mn to digitise surety bonds for MSMEs

Fintech startup axiTrust is raising $5 mn in Series A funding led by Argor.vc to build digital surety bonds. The startup aims to replace traditional bank guarantees, freeing up ₹15 lakh crore of MSME working capital locked as collateral.

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Summary by TT-Media from “Exclusive: axiTrust To Raise $5 Mn From Argor.vc, Others” (Inc42 — Startup and funding news, Trade press). For the full text, official notices and exact figures, read the original.

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