NAV Growth (Dollar Terms)
Net asset value rose 6.9% in Q4 2025 and 22.9% for the full year (dollar terms), reaching a reported NAV of $434 million.
Per-Share NAV and Buybacks Impact
On a per-share basis NAV increased ~26% year-on-year after factoring in buybacks executed during the year.
Creditas: Major Value Driver and Fundraise
Creditas led the quarter's performance — closed a $108 million Series G round in December that converted Creditas from mark-to-model to a latest-transaction valuation and produced a ~$33 million uplift to VEF's NAV; Creditas achieved ~20% year-on-year loan growth in Q4 and is driving revenue growth, improved efficiency (AI tools) and franchise enhancements (Brazil bank license approved, senior hire Ricardo Forcano). VEF's stake remained roughly ~9% after convertible note conversions and structuring.
Portfolio Valuation Mix and Positive Transaction Coverage
69% of the portfolio was valued at latest transaction prices and 31% at mark-to-model, with over 90% of mark-to-model valuations reflecting multiples further down the P&L (below revenue multiples), implying significant transaction-backed uplift across the portfolio.
Realized Exits and Cash Generation
VEF realized three exits in the prior 12 months (including a notable Juspay secondary/exit) and converted approximately $37 million of appreciating NAV to cash (gross proceeds from Juspay ~ $37 million), contributing to an $81 million positive NAV evolution for the year.
Juspay Performance Outlook
Juspay grew ~40% top-line in calendar 2025 and management/VEF expect similar momentum in 2026 (guidance ~40–50% top-line growth), supporting recurring portfolio value creation.
Improved Portfolio Growth Profile
Management reports the underlying portfolio is growing on a self-sustaining basis at ~25–30% year-on-year, with top names (Creditas, Konfio, Juspay) returning to healthy growth and compounding potential over the medium term.
Balance Sheet Actions Taken
During 2025 VEF paid down roughly half of its bonds, completed share buybacks earlier in the year, and ended Q4 with $15.9 million of cash and liquid assets while outlining a plan to continue strengthening capital allocation and pursue debt reduction (aiming for net-zero debt by year-end in management's plan).