Fondo Huruma
Overview
Fondo Huruma is Spain's largest social impact investment fund, with €120 million allocated to finance small and medium-sized producers in Latin America, the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. The fund aims to improve the quality of life for smallholder farmers by providing tailored financial products that enhance productivity and income. Through its investments, Fondo Huruma seeks to alleviate poverty and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly by ending poverty and hunger. The fund employs a blended finance structure, combining public and private resources to reduce investment risks and promote greater investments. This innovative approach includes €10 million in first-loss tranche from the European Union and €20 million in concessional junior debt from the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). Additionally, €8 million in technical assistance funds are available to investees, helping to amplify the social impact of the investments. Fondo Huruma's strategy focuses on investing in rural areas through customized financial products that address the specific needs of underserved communities. Fondo Huruma's investment philosophy centers on providing financial inclusion to smallholder farmers, enabling them to access appropriate inputs, tools, and equipment. By improving financial security and strengthening agricultural value chains, the fund aims to enhance food security and empower small producers to generate surpluses for market sale, thereby reducing global hunger. The fund's unique capital structure and active management approach, including technical assistance and impact monitoring, contribute to its goal of transforming the financial system to meet the long-term needs of producers sustainably.
Investment Focus
- Focus on small and medium-sized producers
- Target regions: Latin America, Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
- Emphasis on agricultural and financial services sectors
- Commitment to achieving social impact alongside financial returns
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Fondo Huruma invest in?
Fondo Huruma invests in Financial Services and Agriculture, and is based in Madrid, Spain. Fondo Huruma is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Fondo Huruma invest at?
Fondo Huruma backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 2M - 10M.
Which regions does Fondo Huruma invest in?
Fondo Huruma invests across Asia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Caribbean.
What companies has Fondo Huruma invested in?
Fondo Huruma's portfolio includes Pahal.
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