(L-R) Engr. Allan L. Yumul, Chief Technology Officer; Trizza Anne Marie D. Martino, Chief Financial Officer; Diosdado C. Salang Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer; Ma. Christina P. Sistelo, Team Head; Keith Joshua Dumpit, Relationship Manager; and Luigi Martin L. Martino, Chief Operating Officer, during the signing of the strategic credit facility agreement between Discovery Capital Finance Corp. and BDO Unibank. The partnership strengthens Discovery’s funding capacity and supports the expansion of technology-enabled financing solutions for businesses across the Philippines.
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) has secured a milestone credit facility from BDO Unibank, strengthening its funding capacity and accelerating the expansion of its technology-driven lending services for businesses across the Philippines.
The agreement combines BDO’s institutional funding resources with Discovery’s digital lending platform, creating a financial pipeline aimed at improving access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in underserved regions nationwide.
Discovery Capital said its lending operations are powered by a fully automated technology infrastructure that covers customer onboarding, algorithmic credit assessment, and loan administration. The company believes this digital approach enables faster loan approvals while maintaining strong risk management and compliance standards.
The new credit line is expected to support greater capital deployment across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, helping businesses access financing for expansion, equipment purchases, and working capital requirements.
According to Discovery Capital President and CEO Diosdado C. Salang Jr., the partnership with BDO will allow the company to expand its reach into key regional growth markets. The company plans to establish additional satellite offices nationwide and is targeting the opening of 10 more offices by 2027. Discovery also intends to diversify its offerings by entering the real estate lending segment.
The financing partnership highlights the growing role of technology-enabled lenders in expanding financial inclusion. By leveraging automation and digital processes, non-bank financial institutions can serve businesses more efficiently, particularly in areas where access to traditional financing remains limited.
Both organizations said the collaboration supports their shared goal of promoting sustainable enterprise growth, strengthening regional economies, and expanding access to financing for Philippine SMEs.
