Banco W Expands with New Strategic Partner

Deal News | Jun 25, 2025 | Oaklins Cavendish

Banco W Expands with New Strategic Partner

Banco W, a leading microfinance bank in Colombia, has sold a 51% stake to a new strategic partner, facilitated by Oaklins Cavendish. This partnership brings significant growth opportunities in accessible finance and aims to boost social development by providing enhanced financial solutions to small businesses and independent workers in Colombia.

Sectors

  • Microfinance
  • Investment Banking

Geography

  • Colombia – Banco W is a Colombia-based financial institution and the primary focus of the deal is in this country.

Industry

  • Microfinance – The article discusses Banco W's role as a microfinance bank offering financial solutions to small businesses and independent workers.
  • Investment Banking – The involvement of Oaklins Cavendish as an advisor indicates the role of investment banking in facilitating the deal.

Financials

  • 51% – The percentage stake sold by Banco W to the strategic partner.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Banco WTarget CompanyCompanyA Colombian financial institution focused on providing microfinance solutions.
Oaklins CavendishAdvisorCompanyAn investment banking firm that facilitated the transaction as the advisor.