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Discovery Capital and Kredit Hero Empower Filipino SMEs
Saturday, November 8, 2025
A powerful partnership for SME growth and financial inclusion
In a move that promises to reshape the financing landscape for Filipino entrepreneurs, Discovery Capital Finance Corporation (DCFC) has teamed up with fintech innovator Kredit Hero, Inc. to make business loans more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
The new alliance combines Discovery Capital’s trusted lending experience with Kredit Hero’s cutting-edge AI technology, creating a partnership that champions the spirit of nation-building one business at a time.
Bringing Finance Closer to Filipino SMEs
For many Filipino entrepreneurs, access to capital remains a major hurdle. With this partnership, DCFC and Kredit Hero are bridging that gap through a hybrid financing model that combines Discovery Capital’s six on-ground offices with Kredit Hero’s nationwide digital reach.
According to Diosdado C. Salang Jr., President of Discovery Capital Finance Corp., the partnership goes beyond business growth, it’s about empowering local communities.
“This collaboration with Kredit Hero is more than just numbers on a balance sheet. It’s about giving entrepreneurs the support they need to thrive and, in turn, uplifting the communities they serve,” he shared.
Accelerating Access Through Technology
Through Kredit Hero’s AI-powered credit marketplace, SMEs can expect faster, more efficient loan processing. This technology-driven approach ensures that even unbanked and underbanked entrepreneurs can connect with financing options that suit their needs without the usual red tape.
The partnership focuses on four key goals:
Expand hybrid footprint: Merge DCFC’s physical offices with Kredit Hero’s online accessibility.
Promote financial inclusion: Reach underserved entrepreneurs across the Philippines.
Enhance borrower experience: Simplify loan processing with quicker approvals.
Boost local economies: Enable more SMEs to create jobs and sustain growth.
Nation-Building Through Inclusive Financing
Both companies share a vision rooted in inclusive growth. As SMEs are often called the backbone of the Philippine economy, this collaboration empowers them to scale up operations, invest in innovation, and strengthen their contribution to the country’s progress.
With Discovery Capital’s commitment to transparent lending and Kredit Hero’s AI-driven solutions, this partnership signals a new era for entrepreneurs—where access to funding is no longer a privilege but a right.
As local businesses continue to navigate post-pandemic recovery, this partnership offers hope and opportunity. It’s a reminder that when innovation meets purpose, Filipino entrepreneurs can dream bigger and achieve more.
If you’re an SME owner looking for financing solutions, keep an eye on Discovery Capital and Kredit Hero, this could be the partnership that helps you take your business to the next level.
