FCA Investments Ltd

Overview

FCA Investments Ltd is a responsible investment firm specializing in developing countries and fragile states. As a 100% subsidiary of Finn Church Aid, the largest international aid organization in Finland, FCA Investments focuses on providing funding and capacity-building services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are economically viable, socially, and environmentally responsible. Their primary objective is to make funding available for SMEs that work to improve livelihoods in developing countries. The firm invests in promising SMEs across various sectors, including agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. They provide capacity-building services, technical assistance, and financial management support to scale up the competencies of investee companies, aiming to create sustainable impact. FCA Investments' portfolio includes companies such as Ensibuuko, a Ugandan fintech providing digital financial services to over 200,000 rural customers, and Laboremus Uganda, a software development company. FCA Investments operates with a strong belief in the role of SMEs as drivers of sustainable and inclusive economic growth in developing countries. They address the 'Missing Middle' phenomenon, where SMEs lack resources and capital for growth, by providing the necessary support to scale up their operations and impact. Their investment strategy focuses on sectors that employ a disproportionately large number of women and youth, providing better access to basic goods and services, thereby contributing to the overall development and stability of the regions they invest in.

Investment Focus

• Social and environmental responsibility
• Economic viability
• Focus on improving livelihoods in developing countries
• Potential for sustainable impact
• Capacity to scale operations