China Growth Capital leads round for auto-focused lending platform
China Growth Capital has led an extended RMB217 million ($34 million) Series A round for Chedai.com, a Chinese automobile financial lending platform.
Existing backer Matrix Partners China also participated in the round. Founded in 2013, Chedai provides customized financing solutions to second-hand car dealers, car rental companies, auto part retailers...
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