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$50K-$5M
Locfund provides local currency finance and other investment solutions to support financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also offers technical assistance through a Technical Support Facility that builds capacity in client microfinance institutions. The fund operates in Digital and FinTech-related areas, with a stated ticket size range of $50K-$5M. Its focus areas also include digital transformation and gender lens investing through Locfund Next.
Investment solutions
Provides different investment solutions aimed at strengthening financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Technical assistance
The Technical Support Facility provides technical assistance focused on building capacities in LOCFUND client microfinance institutions.
Financial inclusion
LOCFUND is described as an investment vehicle that contributes to strengthening financial inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Digital transformation
The investment solutions are stated to have an impact on digital transformation.
Microfinance capacity building
The Technical Support Facility focuses primarily on developing capacities in LOCFUND client microfinance institutions.
Gender lens investing
Locfund Next is designated as a 2X Flagship Fund and is committed to investing with a gender perspective to promote women's economic empowerment and reduce the gender gap.
Companies needing local currency hedging
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
Check current fund status and deployment activity
Applicants should show a clear link to financial inclusion in Latin America or the Caribbean and explain how local currency finance would be used. Microfinance institutions should highlight operational capacity-building needs, while Digital and FinTech applicants should be specific about their role in digital transformation and, where relevant, women’s economic empowerment.
2018
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies