India, Feb. 17 -- India's economic growth is often discussed through the lens of startups and large corporations. Yet the backbone of the country's economy continues to be its MSMEs and mid-market enterprises. These businesses contribute significantly to employment, industrial output and exports. However, one challenge continues to limit their growth potential: access to structured and affordable capital.

For many companies, the issue is not a lack of opportunity. The real challenge is the gap between being financially strong and being recognised as financially strong.

This gap is exactly what Manish Jain set out to address.

Manish Jain grew up in Bhinmal, a small town in Rajasthan. He later moved to Mumbai to pursue higher education, ...