We design support that is practical, stage-appropriate, and tied to results.

We focus on six areas: financial management, operations, corporate governance, strategy, legal and regulatory compliance, and environmental and social practices. SMEs contribute up to 50% of the cost, which builds ownership and ensures the support is valued.

Technical assistance is a core pillar of our model, not an add-on.

We work alongside business owners, not above them. Before investment, we strengthen systems and governance. After investment, we stay close as the business scales.

Through technical assistance, GBF:

• Assesses readiness and addresses gaps before capital is deployed

• Provides hands-on advisory, training, and mentorship

• Helps SMEs professionalise operations and strengthen resilience

• Shares lessons across portfolio companies so insights compound

A digital infographic with a black background and diagonal white lines. It features a pie chart showing percentages for different categories: Governance and structure 26%, Financial management 26%, Environmental and social 19%, Strategy 5%, Operations 24%. Large gold text highlights key statistics: 488 assignments in 88 countries since 2008, 86% became more environmentally and socially compliant, 79% showed operational improvement.

Our technical assistance program draws on more than 20 years of experience with SMEs and social investment. Our staff and advisors provide GBF with additional expertise in capacity-building and investing in high-impact SMEs.

Our TA Track Record

Infographic titled 'Social Impact Studies' presenting metrics about GBF investments, including net economic value created of 396.3 million dollars, economic value per two dollars invested of 9.7, and benefits to below-poverty line populations. It shows total employees as 11,130, supported farmers, artisans, and consumers totaling 3,473,523, with family members supported totaling 13,921,375.