FINCA Ventures Core Investment Programme Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises, at pre-seed, seed stage and Series A. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Subsaharan-Africa.
FINCA Ventures invests equity in early-stage businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa solving challenges in agriculture, financial inclusion, health, education, and WASH for smallholder farmers, microbusinesses, and low-income families. The programme has deployed $8M to 32 companies since 2018.
About this grant
Invests equity in high-impact, early-stage businesses solving challenges faced by communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on agriculture, financial inclusion, health, education, and WASH sectors. Partners with entrepreneurs creating solutions for smallholder farmers, microbusinesses, and low-income families. Active since 2018 with $8M deployed to 32 companies.
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Key requirements
- ✓Early-stage business solving challenges for communities in Sub-Saharan Africa
- ✓Focus on agriculture, financial inclusion, health, education, or WASH sectors
- ✓Solutions targeting smallholder farmers, microbusinesses, or low-income families
- ✓High-impact, scalable business model
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does FINCA Ventures offer?
- FINCA Ventures Core Investment Programme offers $8M.
- Who can apply for FINCA Ventures Core Investment Programme?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SUBSAHARAN-AFRICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise.
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About this sector
Food systems funding covers sustainable production, supply-chain resilience, food loss, nutrition and smallholder livelihoods. It is offered by agriculture and development agencies, multilateral programmes and foundations, often with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Applicants are generally asked to show local partnerships and how benefits reach farmers or consumers.
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