MCE Social Capital
Overview
MCE Social Capital is a nonprofit impact investing firm that provides flexible capital to enterprises committed to generating sustainable livelihoods in emerging markets, with a focus on women and the environment. Since its inception in 2006, MCE has disbursed over $377 million in debt capital to 133 financial service providers and 34 small and growing businesses across 62 countries. Their innovative loan guarantee model leverages the excellent credit of high-net-worth individuals and foundations to borrow capital from U.S. and European financial institutions and accredited investors, which is then strategically deployed to support vulnerable entrepreneurs perceived to be at high risk of default. MCE invests across two portfolios: Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) and Financial Service Providers (FSPs). SGBs are enterprises in the 'missing middle' that create jobs, help smallholder farmers improve productivity and income, and facilitate access to clean water and energy. FSPs include microfinance institutions, fintech, and other financial service providers that help people in rural areas gain access to credit, savings, insurance, and business education. MCE's investments aim to enhance leadership, financing, employment, and earning opportunities for women, promote environmental products, and reduce vulnerability to climate shocks. MCE's impact is amplified by its partnership with many international organizations, financial institutions, foundations, and other entities dedicated to improving lives around the world. As of June 30, 2024, MCE's Guarantor community consisted of more than 130 individuals and foundations representing $144 million in loan guarantees, backing MCE's FSP and SGB portfolios with $119 million and $25 million respectively. These inspiring, accomplished global citizens are bound together by their commitment to ensuring everyone, no matter where they live, has an opportunity to earn an income and thrive. Their engagement with MCE powers the organization's innovative model and allows it to reach some of the most challenging regions of the world where other lenders often won't go.
Investment Focus
- Focus on women and the environment
- Commitment to generating sustainable livelihoods
- Presence in emerging markets
- Potential for scalability
- Alignment with MCE's impact objectives
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does MCE Social Capital invest in?
MCE Social Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Telecommunications, and is based in San Francisco, California, United States. MCE Social Capital is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does MCE Social Capital invest at?
MCE Social Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 2.5M.
Which regions does MCE Social Capital invest in?
MCE Social Capital invests across United States, India, Mexico, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.
Who are the partners at MCE Social Capital?
Team members listed for MCE Social Capital include Ginny Llamzon (General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer) and Elena Pons (Chief Investment Officer).
What companies has MCE Social Capital invested in?
MCE Social Capital's portfolio includes Moringa Connect, dloHaiti and UNTAPPED.
How do I contact MCE Social Capital?
MCE Social Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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