We're all about making
positive change
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Over the past 18 years, we have dedicated ourselves to supporting high-impact SMEs.
Through the delivery of long-term flexible capital and tailored technical assistance, we help these businesses grow sustainably.
OUR MISSION
Economic opportunity for all
Our mission is to grow businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Our values
Business
rigor
We use business rigor to make investments and manage projects that deliver sustainable financial and social results.
Learning and improvement
We strive to learn continually from our experience and adapt to the context of our local operating environments.
Making a difference
We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with low incomes in diverse countries with varying levels of income and of poverty.
Respecting diversity
We respect the diversity of people and their different perspectives. We firmly believe this makes us a uniquely effective team.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
OUR COMMITMENT TO
50%
OF GBF’s MANAGEMENT TEAM IS WOMEN
50%
OF GBF’s BOARD IS WOMEN
73%
OF GBF’s EMPLOYEES IS WOMEN
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission. Our team, funders, board, and advisors reflect diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, representing all regions.
We also strategically invest in companies that offer equal opportunities for both men and women. While our impact extends beyond women, investing in women is particularly significant to us. Their spending power benefits households and families, as they allocate 90% of their income, surpassing men's allocation of 30-40%.