One of the core objectives is to create a new asset class for investors combining commercial financial returns with social, creating a socially responsible investment that attracts investors from both the purely commercial sphere and social. The success of this strategy has been demonstrated by the breadth of investors supporting us.

Investment Partners:

Our investor group comprises a majority of institutional and private investors alongside social foundations and –funds. In addition, we are backed by two highly reputable public sector institutions:

SECO/SIFEM The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Swiss Government’s federal government's centre of expertise for all core issues relating to economic policy. The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (Sifem) manages the investment portfolio of SECO in developing and transitional countries. www.sifem.ch

KfW Bankengruppe is a leader in the field of SME- and microfinance and is involved in target group-oriented financial institutions around the world. Its aim is to build up and expand the social and economic infrastructure of the countries in which it is active, and to create efficient financial institutions while protecting resources and ensuring a healthy environment. KfW is a public development bank owned by the German Federal Government. www.kfw.de