
Edenbridge Capital
About Company
đą Company Overview
Edenbridge Capital Limited is a non-bank financial services firm in Kenya, offering loans, trade finance solutions, and insurance products to individuals, SMEs, and landlords (edenbridgecapital.co.ke). Founded in March 2019, the company has grown from a tiny office in Nairobi CBD to serve thousands of clients with nine branches across the Nairobi metro and satellite towns (khusoko.com).
Mission: âTo support our partners achieve what matters most to them by offering innovative and affordable financial solutions.â
Vision: âTo provide access to affordable financial services.â
Core Values: Bold & Passionate, Respect for Humanity, Innovation, Dependable, Gregarious, Excellence
đ Key Services
1. Loans
- Loan Types:
- Logbook Loans
- Business Loans (KshâŻ100kâ5âŻmillion)
- Import Duty Financing
- Landlord Loans
- Asset Financing / Microâleasing
- Invoice Discounting
- Emergency Loans (co.ke)
- Features: Quick turnaround (1â6âŻhours), secured by logbooks/chattels, flexible repayment (up to 12 months), affordable and transparent rates (co.ke)
2. Trade Finance
- Offers a range of bonds and guarantees:
- Bid Bonds (cash/cashless)
- Performance Bonds (cash/cashless)
- Advance Payment Guarantees (co.ke)
3. Insurance
- Collaborates with top Kenyan insurers to provide:
- General, Motor, Life, Health, Personal, and WIBA insurance (co.ke, edenbridgecapital.co.ke)
đ Corporate Profile & Governance
- Head Office: IPS Building, 2nd Floor, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD
- Branch Network: Nine regional Fulfillment Centres in Nairobi CBD, Ngong, Limuru, Wangige, Gatundu, Kiambu, Thika, Ruiru, Kinoo, Kerugoya & Machakos (co.ke)
- Turnaround Time: Loans processed within 6 hours
Leadership & Governance:
- Chairman: CPA Njuguna J. Ngumunu â seasoned finance professional with 35+âŻyears in corporate finance (ex-Kenchic, Toyota Kenya, Unilever), UoN B.Com graduate, member of ICPAK & KIM (co.ke)
- Managing Director: Reuben K. Mwangi (Kimani?) â nearly 20 years experience in commercial banking and microfinance; ex-CEO of Century Microfinance Bank; BSc Applied Statistics from Maseno University; member of ISACA, FKIM; Rotarian; fellow of Accionâs Center for Financial Inclusion (co.ke)
- Board Directors: Grace Wangui Ngariko, Sam Waweru, Dr. Beth Kimathi Muigai, Dr. Juliet Ongwae (edenbridgecapital.co.ke)
- Senior Management Team: Includes Credit Manager Silvester Kimani, COO Harun Mugendi, Finance Manager Peris Njoki, Head of HR Sharon Ongare, among others (co.ke)
đ Growth & Market Position
- Rebrand: In March 2023, transitioned branding with a blue & orange logo symbolizing trust, innovation, and loyalty, aligning with plans to strengthen SME finance and expand to six new locations (com)
- Loan Disbursement: Over Ksh 2.4âŻbillion across ~24,250 loans
- Client Base: Over 7,400 clients, 91 staff, and nine branches as of midâ2023 (co.ke)
- Strategic Focus: Positioned as a customer-centric alternative lender providing tailored, flexible, and fast financial solutionsâespecially for SMEs who struggle with traditional bank credit
đ€ Community & Ethics
- Certified as a Blue Company, committing to anti-corruption and ethical practices in East Africa (co.ke)
- Member of Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMFI) in Kenya, promoting industry capacity building (co.ke)
- Leadership exemplifies community involvement (e.g., Chairman involved in Rotary and self-help associations) (co.ke)
đ Strategic Outlook
- Plans underway to invest over KshâŻ200 million in expanding operations, especially to boost SME outreach (com)
- Eyeing future growth in areas like agri-financing, health, transport, and diaspora-backed investment products (com)
- Aspires to increase geographic reach âin every county across the countryâ (com)
đ Summary
Edenbridge Capital is a robust, rapidly growing microfinance institution in Kenya. With agile, customerâfocused operations, strong governance, and a wide financial services scope, it stands out as a trusted alternative finance providerâparticularly for SMEs, landlords, and individualsâbacked by a clear mission, ethical foundation, and ambitious growth trajectory.