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BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund (Africa)

Key Information
Organisation
BlueOrchard
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
USD 1,000,000 – 15,000,000
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Description

Impact investment debt fund providing capital to African microfinance institutions so they can expand lending to micro-entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria

Regulated Tier 1 and Tier 2 Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions operating in emerging African markets.

Focus Sectors

Microfinance, Financial Inclusion, Women Empowerment

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