AV Ventures
PE / VC · Washington · United States
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AV Ventures is a for-profit impact investment subsidiary of ACDI/VOCA, based on the strong foundations and networks developed by ACDI/VOCA over 60 years. They focus on providing innovative and catalytic financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and financial institutions (FIs) with significant growth and impact potential in Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. The firm is distinguished by its use of customized financial products like revenue-based loans and mezzanine structures to better support the funding needs of its portfolio companies. The firm invests in sectors including agriculture, food and beverage, and financial services with a focus on early and growth-stage investments. They aim for a systemic change through investments that create more competitive, resilient, and inclusive market systems, providing better economic opportunities for marginalized communities. AV Ventures operates with a total capital raised of $44 million and a notable presence in low-income countries across underfunded sectors. Some of the firm's notable portfolio companies include Impact for Kenya (INK) Fund - focuses on lending in underserved northern counties of Kenya, AV Ventures Ghana (AVVG) Fund - a pilot fund in West Africa, SELEVER Impact Fund - finances MFIs and SMEs in Burkina Faso's poultry market, and Central Asia Impact Fund (CAIF) - managed in cooperation with AV Frontiers in Kyrgyz Republic.
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