Abler Nordic
Overview
Abler Nordic is a private equity firm dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion for low-income households in developing countries. Established in 2008 as the Nordic Microfinance Initiative, the firm rebranded to Abler Nordic in 2023. It focuses on investing in companies that provide essential financial services such as savings, agricultural financing, and insurance, aiming to empower individuals and communities economically. Abler Nordic's investment strategy targets early-stage to late-stage companies across various sectors, including financial services, agriculture, healthcare, education, renewable energy, infrastructure, technology, retail, manufacturing, transportation, telecommunications, media, real estate, and tourism. The firm operates in multiple countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Afghanistan, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The firm's portfolio includes investments in companies such as Juhudi Kilimo, Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, Baobab Group, Baobab Senegal, and Tugende. Abler Nordic's approach combines experience in microfinance and international development with the capital strength and financial expertise of institutional investors, aiming to create sustainable economic growth and improve livelihoods in the regions it serves. Abler Nordic is registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM).
Investment Focus
- Investments must support financial inclusion for low-income households
- Preference for businesses offering a range of financial services including savings, agricultural financing, insurance, and microcredit
- Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia regions
- Interest in diverse industries contributing to economic development and poverty reduction
- Focus on financial inclusion
- Target low-income households
- Operate in developing countries
- Provide essential financial services
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Abler Nordic invest in?
Abler Nordic invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Telecommunications, and is based in Oslo, Norway. Abler Nordic is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Abler Nordic invest at?
Abler Nordic backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Abler Nordic invest in?
Abler Nordic invests across India, Indonesia, Kenya, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Who are the partners at Abler Nordic?
Team members listed for Abler Nordic include Ole Sandsbraaten (CFO at Abler Nordic AS) and Smriti Chandra (Regional Director - ASIA).
What companies has Abler Nordic invested in?
Abler Nordic's portfolio includes Tugende, Juhudi Kilimo, Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, Baobab Group and Baobab Senegal.
How do I contact Abler Nordic?
Abler Nordic's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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