Abler Nordic

What they do

Founded in 2008 as the Nordic Microfinance Initiative, Abler Nordic is a pioneering public-private partnership backed by Nordic governmental funds alongside prominent private institutional investors. The firm uses a blended finance model to mobilize private capital for financial inclusion across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Abler Nordic provides equity, debt, and sub-debt to microfinance institutions, agri-tech platforms, and digital banks, aiming for a "double bottom line" of measurable social impact and sustainable financial returns. In 2023, the firm rebranded to Abler Nordic to reflect its broadened mandate into holistic financial health, climate resilience, and digital finance.

What they look for

Abler Nordic’s mission is to build sustainable financial institutions that enable low-income households in developing countries to create a better future. They believe finance should be a force for good and focus on delivering both meaningful social impact and sustainable financial returns. They seek financial service providers with a proven growth track record, a solid foundation of financial sustainability, and significant growth potential in their local markets. They look for companies that serve low-income households, micro-entrepreneurs, and smallholder farmers, particularly focusing on women and rural populations.

Stage

Series B+

Sectors

Fintech, Food and agriculture, Proptech, Climate

Based

Oslo, NO