FINCA Ventures

FINCA Ventures is an impact investing initiative of FINCA International which builds on over 35 years of experience creating a global microfinance network that delivers financial access at scale. We know the challenges of building an enterprise in the world’s emerging markets and provide patient capital to innovative, high-impact social enterprises that spark household and MSME labor productivity. Our team actively partners with entrepreneurs who create solutions that meaningfully grow income and social resilience for families and small businesses.

Investor Vision

To build a global network of sustainable and scalable social enterprises that improve lives worldwide.

Investor Funding Goals

FINCA Ventures provides patient, early-stage capital, and pre- and post-investment support to launch and scale high-impact for-profit social enterprises

Investor Entrepreneurial Experience

Early employee at Fenix International. Founder and entrepreneur behind FINCA.

Services Besides Funding?

Connection to our microfinance network, mentorship, strategy, HR, communications, etc.

Year
1985
Countries
Egypt
Jordan
Zambia
Cape Verde
Cameroon
Gabon
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Angola
Botswana
Lesotho
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Republic of the Congo
Burundi
Djibouti
Eritrea
Madagascar
Mauritania
South Sudan
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
Eswatini
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Mali
Mauritius
Seychelles
Somalia
Sudan
Benin
Malawi
South Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Tanzania
Uganda
Sectors
Financial & FinTech
Health & HealthTech
Education & EduTech
Agriculture & AgriTech
Human Rights & Social Issues
Capital Types
Lending
Equity
Provider Types
Microfinance Institution
Type of Exit Sought

Various

Country / Region of Interest

Sub-Saharan Africa

Time to Close Deal in Days
75
Board Seat
Yes