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Financial ServicesCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Branch International is a financial services company focused on the mobile generation in emerging markets. It seeks to cut the cost of delivering financial services by applying data science, with a mission to expand fair access to banking for the developing middle class. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company maintains offices in Lagos, Nairobi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, and is led by its founder, who previously led Kiva.org. In the sector, Branch targets customers in emerging markets who lack convenient access to traditional banking, using digital channels to provide financial services more efficiently. The company operates as a for-profit entity with a social mission aimed at fair financial access amid rising smartphone usage. In January 2026, Branch appointed Sricheta Das as Head of Marketing for India, signaling ongoing regional expansion.