When farmers succeed, entire communities rise – food security improves, incomes grow, women thrive, and climate resilience can take root. Incofin’s sustainable food investments are designed to create this ripple of positive impact, strengthening rural economies.
We invest across the agri-food value chain – from production to processing and distribution – supporting smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs who meet our ambitious impact criteria. These enterprises often apply innovative or technology-based business models, and advance access to nutritious food.
Why invest in sustainable food
Growing food and feeding the world’s population will always be a mainstay of global economic activity. The challenge today is to do it within the limits of nature, a growing population, a rising middle class and a warming world.
55% of the workforce
depend on agriculture for their livelihoods in low-income countries, making it critical for economic and social progress
Less than 10%
that’s all smallholder farmers receive from the final retail price of agricultural products such as cocoa, coffee, and bananas
40% of harvests are lost
in emerging markets, representing untapped opportunities for supply chain innovation
3.2 times more effective
investments in nutritious food and agriculture reduce poverty more than any other sector
18% of global greenhouse gas emissions
stem from agriculture, making climate-smart solutions a necessary investment
Impact with Incofin
We’ve long invested in enterprises across the sustainable food value chain: practical and tech-driven solutions to global challenges. These investments advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals and drive the impact that keeps us moving forward.
in total agricultural production, strengthening food security and economic resilience
supported, reducing poverty and inequality
median farmer plot, promoting inclusive and sustainable farming
*In 2024, annual figures
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Focus on climate & gender
By placing climate resilience and gender equality at the core of our food and agriculture investments, Incofin is not only transforming individual lives but also creating the systemic change needed for resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
Climate impact
We invest in agri-food enterprises that improve resource efficiency and apply innovation to help food systems adapt to today’s challenges.
Preserving ecosystems
Investments enhance soil health, conserve water, and protect biodiversity — all vital to sustaining productive farmlands.
Strengthening resilience
We support technologies and practices that improve crop yields and help farmers adapt to climate extremes.
Reducing carbon emissions
We promote precision farming and eco-effective technology to lower agriculture’s carbon footprint.
Gender impact
Women are central to food systems, yet often face barriers to financial inclusion and economic opportunity. Incofin is committed to changing that.
Investing in women
We support women-led or women-focused agri-enterprises
Investing in nutrition
We support initiatives to make food more nutritious and affordable, especially for women and girls.
Investing in empowerment
With tools and training, women farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are empowered to grow the solutions they need.
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Within the farm-to-fork model, Incofin has a proven record of investments that deliver consistent returns with a positive impact.
Rahul RaiManaging Partner, India
Incofin manages the first fund dedicated to nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Together, we’re showing that nutrition is investable.
Myrtho VlastouHead of Debt, Sustainable Food
Our related funds
In addition to sustainable food, we manage funds and select investments in two other areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: inclusive finance and clean water.
These are more than just investment opportunities. But pathways to empowerment, solutions for resilience, and a future where resources are safeguarded and sustained.
