FINCA International

What they do

FINCA is a catalyst for economic inclusion for the poor. FINCA International’s mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living. Their programs benefit millions of people across five continents by offering responsible financial services, such as small loans or savings accounts, and by enabling access to life-enhancing products, such as solar lanterns and clean cookstoves.

What they look for

FINCA Ventures invests in "market-based solutions to poverty." They back companies that provide essential goods and services to low-income families, specifically those that can unlock productivity and build resilience. Key criteria include serving low-income populations, having scalable for-profit business models, and potential alignment with FINCA’s microfinance banks.

Stage

Seed, Series A

Sectors

Food and agriculture, Fintech, Climate, Edtech

Based

Washington, D.C., US