Tassir Fund

Ethical Finance for the
Real Economy

Asset-backed funding for SMEs. No hidden fees. No interest. Just transparent, ethical growth capital.

₦20M Fund Size
3-12 Months Financing Terms
Asset-Backed Financing Structure
Lagos SMEs Currently Serving

About Tassir Fund

Tassir Fund is an ethical private credit fund providing asset-backed financing using Shariah-compliant cost-plus sale (Murabaha) principles. We finance productive asset acquisition and inventory purchases for qualified Nigerian SMEs whose businesses contribute positively to real economic activities.

Interest-Free

We never charge interest. Our profit comes from trade — purchasing assets and selling them at a transparent, fixed markup.

Asset-Backed

Every financing is tied to a real asset or inventory purchase. No speculative or paper-based transactions.

SME-Focused

Built specifically for Nigerian small and medium enterprises that drive real economic growth.

Transparent

All costs disclosed upfront. Fixed pricing that does not change with time. No hidden fees, no compounding charges.

The Challenge Nigerian SMEs Face

Nigerian SMEs contribute over 45% of GDP yet face a ₦10 trillion funding gap. Traditional financing often makes things worse.

Cash Flow Gaps

Customers pay late, but suppliers want cash upfront. Businesses get stuck waiting for money they've already earned.

Limited Access

Traditional banks require extensive collateral and weeks of paperwork, leaving most SMEs locked out of financing.

High Interest Rates

Conventional loans trap businesses in compounding debt cycles where the cost keeps growing over time.

Working Capital Shortages

Inventory costs tie up cash needed for growth. Businesses miss orders they could have fulfilled with the right support.

There's a better way. Tassir provides asset-backed financing where the cost is fixed, transparent, and never compounds.

How It Works

Our simple 4-step process gets you from application to funding quickly and transparently.

01

Application & Review

Submit your application with basic business details. Our team reviews your eligibility and financing needs.

02

Document Request

Provide supporting documents such as invoices, purchase orders, or supplier quotes for the assets you need.

03

Tassir Purchases Asset

We purchase the asset or inventory directly from the supplier, taking full ownership and bearing all risk until delivery to your business.

04

SME Repays Cost + Profit

You repay the cost plus an agreed profit margin in equal installments over the agreed tenor (3-12 months).

What We Fund

We provide asset-backed financing across three key categories for SMEs with clear demand and verifiable operations.

Asset-Backed Purchases

Equipment, machinery, vehicles, and other productive assets your business needs to grow and operate.

Trade Financing

Local trade transactions where goods are purchased from suppliers and sold to verified buyers with confirmed demand.

Inventory & Purchase Orders

Working capital for inventory restocking and fulfilling confirmed purchase orders from buyers.

₦1M - ₦5M Financing Range
3 - 12 Months Financing Tenor
Cost + Profit Pricing Model

Eligibility Criteria

  • Clear demand or off-take for your products/services
  • Minimum of 6 months operating history
  • Registered business (or ready to register)
  • Clean/verifiable use of funds breakdown
  • Verifiable bank statements / business ledger
  • Lagos-based operations (for now)

What We Don't Fund

  • Interest-based businesses (e.g. lending)
  • Gambling and speculative trading
  • Alcohol, tobacco, and pork products
  • Adult content
  • Consumer financing / personal loans
  • Any sector deemed non-compliant by Shariah principles or fund managers

See How Our Pricing Works

Real example: Industrial mixer for a bakery business

Asset Cost (Supplier) ₦1,000,000
Tassir Trade Profit ₦440,000
Total Sale Price ₦1,440,000
Option A: 6 Months ₦240,000/month
Option B: 12 Months ₦120,000/month
Total paid stays ₦1,440,000 regardless of repayment period — our profit comes from the sale, not from time.

Financing Application Template

Download our financing template to prepare your application. The template includes everything we need to assess your business and funding request.

Tassir Fund Financing Template

A comprehensive Excel workbook with four sections to complete as part of your financing application.

What's Inside the Template

1

Business Plan

Describe your business, objectives, skills, target customers, market research, competitors, marketing plans, operational setup, and back-up plan.

2

Sales Assumptions

Break down your products/services with sale prices and cost prices, then forecast monthly sales volumes for the next 12 months.

3

Cash Flow Forecast

Project your 12-month cash inflows and outflows including sales, cost of sales, rent, utilities, staff costs, and financing repayments.

4

Compliance Requirements

Confirm your business operates responsibly and in accordance with our principles — no interest-based transactions, gambling, or prohibited activities.

Your template can be a first draft — it doesn't have to be perfect. Submit what you can, and our team will work with you to finalize it. All values should be in NGN (₦).

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tassir Fund and how we work.

Tassir Fund is an ethical private credit fund providing asset-backed financing to qualified Nigerian SMEs using Shariah-compliant Murabaha (cost-plus sale) contracts. We purchase productive assets and inventory for businesses and sell them at a transparent markup. Tassir only finances SMEs whose businesses contribute positively to real economic activities.

No. We do not lend money. We purchase physical assets your business needs directly from the supplier, take full ownership, and then sell them to you on deferred payment terms. This is trade, not lending — a fundamental difference from conventional loans.

No. Our profit comes from the trade transaction itself — buying an asset and selling it at a disclosed markup. This is fundamentally different from interest, which charges for the use of money over time. Our total sale price is fixed at contract signing and never increases.

Murabaha (cost-plus sale). We purchase assets or inventory directly from the supplier, taking full ownership and bearing all risk. We then sell the asset to you at a transparent, pre-agreed price. The total is divided into equal instalments over an agreed tenor.

Our trade profit is determined at contract signing based on asset type, transaction size, and risk assessment. The total sale price is fixed upfront and disclosed transparently before you commit. The total amount does not change regardless of your chosen repayment period.

No. The total amount you pay is fixed at contract signing. Whether you repay in 3, 6, or 12 months, the total stays the same. A longer tenor simply means smaller monthly payments.

  • Minimum: 3 months
  • Maximum: 12 months
  • We can structure shorter/longer tenors on a case by case basis
  • Clear demand or off-take
  • Minimum of 6 months operating history
  • Registered business (or ready to register)
  • Clean/verifiable use of funds breakdown
  • Verifiable Bank statements / Business Ledger
  • Lagos-based operations (for now)
  • Interest-based businesses (e.g. lending)
  • Gambling and speculative trading
  • Alcohol, tobacco, and pork products
  • Adult content
  • Consumer financing / personal loans
  • Import financing
  • Any sector deemed non-compliant by Shariah principles or fund managers

No. While our financing follows Shariah-compliant Islamic finance principles, we welcome applications from all qualified SMEs regardless of religious background. Ethical financing — transparent pricing, no hidden fees, no compounding charges — benefits everyone.

Late payment penalties apply to discourage delays. However, in accordance with our ethical principles, all penalty charges are donated to registered charitable organisations. We do not profit from your difficulty.

Yes. Early repayment is permitted. Contact our team for specific terms.

Apply for Funding

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