Liege Capital Advises LB Finance on Landmark USD 25 Million Investment from BlueOrchard

Liege Capital Advises LB Finance on Landmark USD 25 Million Investment from BlueOrchard

Liege Capital is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to LB Finance PLC in securing a USD 25 million investment from BlueOrchard Finance, through its Microfinance Fund and COVID Response Facility.

This transaction represents the largest foreign funding raised by LB Finance to date, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s evolution and in Sri Lanka’s broader impact finance landscape.

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Impact Finance Ecosystem

The funding will enable LB Finance to:

• Expand access to inclusive finance for micro, small, and underserved borrowers
• Strengthen lending to women-led enterprises and rural communities
• Build long-term resilience in the wake of economic and COVID-related shocks
• Deepen alignment with impact-driven and responsible finance principles

By partnering with BlueOrchard—one of the world’s leading impact investment managers—LB Finance reinforces its commitment to measurable social impact alongside financial sustainability.

Strategic Advisory Role by Liege Capital

Liege Capital supported LB Finance across the full transaction lifecycle, including:

• Structuring the foreign funding to align with regulatory and balance sheet requirements
• Positioning LB Finance’s impact strategy and governance framework to global investors
• Coordinating investor engagement and due diligence processes
• Supporting documentation and execution through to successful close

This investment lays a strong foundation for LB Finance’s long-term strategy to become a leading impact finance institution in Sri Lanka, capable of mobilizing international capital at scale while delivering meaningful outcomes for communities and enterprises.

A Milestone Transaction

This landmark investment demonstrates the growing confidence of global impact investors in Sri Lanka’s financial institutions and highlights the role that well-structured capital can play in supporting economic recovery, inclusion, and sustainable growth. Liege Capital remains committed to partnering with financial institutions, investors, and enterprises to mobilize catalytic capital and strengthen impact-driven financial ecosystems across emerging markets.