Microfinance
Through the management of specialised microfinance investment funds Triodos Bank has been a pioneering provider of capital to the microfinance sector since 1994. The funds have financed well over 100 microfinance institutions, working in 38 countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. They hold equity stakes in 18 prominent microfinance institutions. As at 31 December 2008 the total assets under management amounts to EUR 156.3 million.
Triodos Bank strongly believes that professional provision of financial services in developing countries, in particular to micro entrepreneurs, is crucial for the development of a local economy. It enables businesses to grow, to generate income and to create jobs. Professional microfinance, therefore, has significant impact on the reduction of poverty.
Triodos clearly distinguishes itself in the microfinance sector through:
- Longstanding experience in equity investments
- An active board membership on all investee companies
- On the ground due diligence and regular visits
- A highly professional, dedicated and experienced investment team with an excellent and reputed position
For Microfinance Institutions
The Triodos microfinance funds provide loans and equity investments.
For Investors
Triodos SICAV II - Triodos Microfinance Fund: open for institutional investors.
Four specialised microfinance funds
Hivos-Triodos Fund, Triodos-Doen, Triodos Fair Share Fund and Triodos Microfinance Fund.
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- Triodos Microfinance Fund invests in the India Financial Inclusion Fund
- Triodos Microfinance Fund invests in the India Financial Inclusion Fund
- Triodos Investment Management founding member of the Global Impact Investing Network
- A network dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of impact investing.