Outsized, a UK-based firm that matches financial services providers and investors involved in financial inclusion with vetted consultants, recently opened an office in South Africa. Since its launch in 2015, Outsized has developed a database of 1,300 consultancies, supporting 80 projects in areas including due diligence; digital financial services; and product design for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Outsized Managing Director Niclas Thelander tells MicroCapital, “We’re breaking down the barriers between the inclusion and traditional financial sectors so that everyone can access the best local and international expertise for what are often very specific requirements. We help clients avoid the sometimes generic advice from big-name firms while expanding beyond the narrow universe of microfinance consultants with sometimes stale expertise in certain areas.”
As part of the expansion to South Africa, Outsized is increasing its staffing from eight to 13 people. The firm also has an office in India.
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