Incofin and GAIN’s Nutritious Foods Fund Announces First Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

September 2024  Incofin Investment Management announces the first three investments made through the new Nutritious Foods Financing Facility (N3F), launched earlier this year. Each selected company has received debt financing in the range of USD 0.5 million – USD 1 million to scale up their production, increasing their capacity to supply lower-income local households in […]

New Fund to Transform Nutrition Landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa launched

July 2024  Incofin and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have teamed up to launch the Nutritious Foods Financing Facility Fund (N3F). The Fund aims to boost the production and distribution of safe and nutritious […]

Launch of Global Gender-Smart Fund

World’s largest gender-lens fund starts operating with new investment strategy to help address the USD1.7 trillion gender gap June 2024: The Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF), the world’s largest gender-lens investment fund, has implemented a new strategy focused on gender-smart financing. This strategy aims to address the USD 1.7 trillion gender gap by providing responsible financial […]

Arthan Finance secures INR 50 crores in series B funding to drive expansion and technological advancement

Mumbai, June 10, 2024 – Arthan Finance, a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in loans for self-employed nano and micro entrepreneurs, has raised INR 50 crores from marquee investors such as Incofin India Progress Fund and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a returning investor. This fresh fund infusion will boost the company’s expansion […]

Incofin and Maj Invest commit USD 13 million to SAVE Group

Chennai, 20 May 2024: International asset management companies Incofin and Maj Invest collectively invest USD 13 million in India’s leading rural financial services conglomerate, SAVE Group. The funding comes from Incofin India Progress Fund and Maj Invest Financial Inclusion Fund III K/s. Established in 2009, SAVE has emerged as a trailblazer in India’s banking business […]

Inaugural investment of the Incofin Climate Smart Microfinance Fund

Our flagship Incofin Climate-Smart Microfinance Fund (ICMF) has made its first investment: USD 2 million in Bank Arvand, Tajikistan.   ICMF sets its focus on the social aspects of climate change. The fund invests in those who must address the impacts of climate change, even though they may not be the ones responsible.   With Tajikistan, we […]

EIB Global’s Water Sector Fund provides backing of €10 million for water investment across Africa and Asia

The investment through the Water Access Acceleration Fund, a €70 million private equity fund. Investment to improve safe drinking water access in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  First fund investment by the Water Sector Fund, financed by the Netherlands and managed by the EIB. The Water Sector Fund managed by EIB Global will provide €10 million in the […]

New study shows: efficient portfolio diversification with microfinance

• A study conducted by Invest in Visions confirms Microfinance resiliency to economic cycles and market disruptions. • Increased diversification potential and improved risk-return ratio with microfinance. Microfinance funds are assumed to being suitable for diversifying a portfolio because of the non-correlation to traditional asset classes and thus the asset class reduces the overall portfolio […]

Incofin Foundation launches an Agritech Innovation Call in Latin America

Incofin Foundation, with financial support from IDB Lab, has launched an Innovation Call ‘Advancing Digital Innovation for Smallholder Farmers in Latin America’. The Innovation Call is hosted by GSMA, the technical partner for this initiative. Entities offering solutions that utilize agricultural technologies and digital tools (agritech) to meet the needs and potential of smallholder farmers […]

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Incofin and GAIN’s Nutritious Foods Fund Announces First Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa

September 2024  Incofin Investment Management announces the first three investments made through the new Nutritious Foods Financing Facility (N3F), launched earlier this year. Each selected company has received debt financing in the range of USD 0.5 million – USD 1 million to scale up their production, increasing their capacity to supply lower-income local households in […]

New Fund to Transform Nutrition Landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa launched

July 2024  Incofin and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have teamed up to launch the Nutritious Foods Financing Facility Fund (N3F). The Fund aims to boost the production and distribution of safe and nutritious […]

Launch of Global Gender-Smart Fund

World’s largest gender-lens fund starts operating with new investment strategy to help address the USD1.7 trillion gender gap June 2024: The Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF), the world’s largest gender-lens investment fund, has implemented a new strategy focused on gender-smart financing. This strategy aims to address the USD 1.7 trillion gender gap by providing responsible financial […]

Arthan Finance secures INR 50 crores in series B funding to drive expansion and technological advancement

Mumbai, June 10, 2024 – Arthan Finance, a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in loans for self-employed nano and micro entrepreneurs, has raised INR 50 crores from marquee investors such as Incofin India Progress Fund and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a returning investor. This fresh fund infusion will boost the company’s expansion […]

Incofin and Maj Invest commit USD 13 million to SAVE Group

Chennai, 20 May 2024: International asset management companies Incofin and Maj Invest collectively invest USD 13 million in India’s leading rural financial services conglomerate, SAVE Group. The funding comes from Incofin India Progress Fund and Maj Invest Financial Inclusion Fund III K/s. Established in 2009, SAVE has emerged as a trailblazer in India’s banking business […]

Inaugural investment of the Incofin Climate Smart Microfinance Fund

Our flagship Incofin Climate-Smart Microfinance Fund (ICMF) has made its first investment: USD 2 million in Bank Arvand, Tajikistan.   ICMF sets its focus on the social aspects of climate change. The fund invests in those who must address the impacts of climate change, even though they may not be the ones responsible.   With Tajikistan, we […]

EIB Global’s Water Sector Fund provides backing of €10 million for water investment across Africa and Asia

The investment through the Water Access Acceleration Fund, a €70 million private equity fund. Investment to improve safe drinking water access in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  First fund investment by the Water Sector Fund, financed by the Netherlands and managed by the EIB. The Water Sector Fund managed by EIB Global will provide €10 million in the […]

New study shows: efficient portfolio diversification with microfinance

• A study conducted by Invest in Visions confirms Microfinance resiliency to economic cycles and market disruptions. • Increased diversification potential and improved risk-return ratio with microfinance. Microfinance funds are assumed to being suitable for diversifying a portfolio because of the non-correlation to traditional asset classes and thus the asset class reduces the overall portfolio […]

Incofin Foundation launches an Agritech Innovation Call in Latin America

Incofin Foundation, with financial support from IDB Lab, has launched an Innovation Call ‘Advancing Digital Innovation for Smallholder Farmers in Latin America’. The Innovation Call is hosted by GSMA, the technical partner for this initiative. Entities offering solutions that utilize agricultural technologies and digital tools (agritech) to meet the needs and potential of smallholder farmers […]

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Committed beyond investment

 

Impact Report 2024

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Value creation through inclusive progress

We are passionate about pursuing inclusive progress through our investments in emerging countries. Our aim is to create value for our investors, our partners, our portfolio companies and the lives they touch. As an AIFM licensed fund manager, we create and manage impact oriented funds, advise on fund management for third parties and facilitate capacity building via our technical assistance facilities.

 

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We invest in
developing countries

Headquartered in Belgium with a global network of 5 offices, we finance and support organisations in over 65 countries.

USD 1.2Bn
assets under management
350+
investees
65
countries
1,490
transactions
USD 2,7Bn
investments

A driven & international team

Incofin’s biggest asset is our international team. We have a team of more than 80 professionals with in-depth private equity, rural and agricultural finance expertise. Thanks to their expertise, commitment and strong relationships with the organisations in which we invest, Incofin succeeds in making a difference.

Our expertise

Equity

With more than 30 completed equity investments including a strong exit track record, we are proud to say that we have helped build and support solid institutions serving millions of clients globally.

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Debt-Finance

Risk capital is the core of Incofin’s investment activities. We have a strong track record in providing debt and quasi-equity financing to over 300 investees across emerging countries.

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Agri-Finance

We support sustainability focused producer cooperatives and agro SMEs across Latin America, Africa and Asia. Our balanced portfolio of 50+ clients not only serves local food chain systems, but also promotes global food demands for exported products.

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Technical Assistance

We work with a well-established network of service providers to ensure our clients get the right expertise and support. We continuously monitor the development of our projects, evaluate the results and measure the impact for investees and for end customers.

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