Cyrano
Overview
Cyrano is a private equity firm specializing in investments in financial institutions and microfinance banks across emerging markets. With over 30 years of experience in social banking, the firm has developed a rigorous risk assessment methodology to analyze and monitor the qualitative and quantitative risks of all portfolio microfinance institutions (MFIs) on a monthly basis. This disciplined approach has resulted in a solid portfolio quality for their investors. The firm's investment strategy includes managing the first microfinance credit fund in the world (LA-CIF), founding and managing the first and only mezzanine microfinance fund (SOLIDUS), and creating one of the most successful and solvent global microfinance funds (GMF), which achieved an AA pre-sale rating by Fitch. Cyrano also manages the first microfinance local currency country fund in Africa (WMF-Ghana), established with the investment participation of the national Pension Fund of Ghana and KfW. Cyrano's portfolio spans 71 social banks across 21 countries, with a total amount of loans extended exceeding US$1 billion. The firm's commitment to providing dividends and interest payments to investors, along with its profound risk assessments and ongoing monthly risk reports, underscores its dedication to maintaining a high-quality investment portfolio in the microfinance sector.
Investment Focus
- Investments in financial institutions and microfinance banks in emerging markets
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Frequently asked questions about Cyrano
What sectors does Cyrano invest in?
Cyrano invests in Financial Services, Banking and Microfinance, and is based in United States. Cyrano is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Cyrano invest at?
Cyrano backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 135M.
Which regions does Cyrano invest in?
Cyrano invests across China, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Ghana and Kenya.
Who are the partners at Cyrano?
Team members listed for Cyrano include Brandy Marks (Director of Supply Chain and Logistics) and Oliver Mathis (Head of Client Acquisition).
How do I contact Cyrano?
Cyrano'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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