Microfinance Enhancement Facility
Overview
A specialized debt fund initiated in 2009 by KfW and IFC. It aims to support economic development and prosperity globally by providing short and medium-term debt financing to financial institutions that support microfinance and micro-enterprises (MFIs), particularly those facing difficulties in securing financing. The fund is co-advised by four investment advisors: BlueOrchard Finance AG, Incofin Investment Management, responsAbility Investments AG, and Symbiotics SA.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
mef-fund.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jana Small Finance Bank | Jan 2016 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank | Dec 2013 | Debt | Co-investor |
| SATYA MicroCapital Limited | Mar 2019 | Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Microfinance Enhancement Facility based?
Microfinance Enhancement Facility is headquartered in Luxembourg.
When was Microfinance Enhancement Facility founded?
Founding year information for Microfinance Enhancement Facility is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Microfinance Enhancement Facility have?
Microfinance Enhancement Facility has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Microfinance Enhancement Facility's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Jana Small Finance Bank, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, SATYA MicroCapital Limited.
What was Microfinance Enhancement Facility's most recent investment shown here?
Microfinance Enhancement Facility's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SATYA MicroCapital Limited in 2019.
What sectors does Microfinance Enhancement Facility focus on?
Microfinance Enhancement Facility focuses on FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Microfinance Enhancement Facility focus on?
Stage focus information for Microfinance Enhancement Facility is not publicly available.
What is Microfinance Enhancement Facility's AUM?
Microfinance Enhancement Facility's assets under management are estimated between $459.0M and $721.0M.