4G Capital has been named one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies in the Financial Times rankings for 2026.
The micro and small enterprise-focused lender placed 77th overall on the FT Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list, compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista.
Among the 130 companies featured across Africa, 4G Capital stood out in Kenya’s competitive fintech ecosystem. The firm ranked third among six Kenyan companies listed in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category, alongside players such as M-KOPA Holdings, Turaco, KCB Group, MIC Global Risks and Cooperative Bank.
Overall, it also placed sixth among nine Kenyan companies across all sectors represented in the ranking. Globally, 4G Capital ranked 27th in the Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance category.
4G Capital has disbursed over $990.7 million in loans to more than 777,800 micro and small enterprise clients in Kenya and Uganda since launching in 2013.
At the core of 4G Capital’s growth is its hybrid “touch-tech” model, which combines digital lending infrastructure with on-the-ground support through field officers. Beyond credit, the company also provides financial literacy training and business coaching tailored to micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
Speaking on the recognition, Wayne Hennessy-Barrett said the ranking reflects both business growth and social impact across the region.
The company is now reportedly considering a Series D funding round to support its next phase of digital expansion, with a focus on scaling access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs across East Africa.
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