BillEase

Based in the Philippines, First Digital Finance Corporation, trading under the name BillEase, offers consumer finance services like loans online. The company currently has over 100 employees across 5 cities and 2 continents and mainly serves customers in the Philippines. Based in Manila, Philippines and founded in 2017, First Digital Finance Corporation, trading under the name BillEase, operates as a financial technology company that offers loans, buy now pay later plans, and other related services to consumers-online. In November 2025, BillEase, a portfolio company of Seawood Capital, 33 Capital, Burda Principal Investments, KB Investment, Saison Capital, and TPG, acquired 90% majority stake in Rural Bank of Sta.

Maria (Ilocos Sur), Inc. The company works with merchants and customers. Two products offered are the mobile app, BillEase, and the loan facility, Balikbayad. BillEase provides a buy now pay later solution for e-commerce stores and their customers.

Balikbayad provides loans to Overseas Filipino Workers, offering its online platform to reduce paperwork and processing time. Billease generates revenue primarily through interest charges on installment plans and personal loans offered to customers. It earns from flexible credit lines, merchant partnerships, and transaction fees for e-wallet top-ups and bill payments. In November 2025, BillEase, a portfolio company of Seawood Capital, 33 Capital, Burda Principal Investments, KB Investment, Saison Capital, and TPG, acquired 90% majority stake in Rural Bank of Sta.

Maria (Ilocos Sur), Inc. The company will use the funding to develop and launch its new product and expand its business reach.