Supporting high-impact Small and Medium Enterprises since 2004
HOW DO WE DO IT?
Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) focuses on empowering high-impact Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our mission is to economically uplift these SMEs by providing investment capital and access to technical assistance services. Our support targets competitive companies with business models that enhance income and reduce costs in low-income communities.
Our goal
Generating Impact
GBF actively contributes to poverty alleviation and economic growth in underserved communities by supporting inclusive SMEs. These SMEs create opportunities for economic mobility and generate income, making a significant impact on thousands of people in underserved communities.
Over 20 years of blended finance
$396.3M
NET ECONOMIC VALUE (INCOMES + COST SAVINGS)
$9.7M
OF ECONOMIC VALUE PER $1 INVESTED
11,130
JOBS CREATED
6.3M
WOMEN IMPACTED
13.9M
FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORTED
3.47M
FARMERS, ARTISANS, CONSUMERS SUPPORTED
Our work
Economic opportunity for all
Through our extensive first-hand experience and engagement with regional and local players, we have gained valuable insights and identified best practices to effectively assist others.
Our team
A dynamic and diverse team
Our team of experts specializes in investment consulting, impact advisory services, strategy formulation, commercial due diligence, and project finance.