Bamboo Impact Report 2021
Bamboo’s investments aim to improve the lives of low- to middle-income populations in emerging and frontier markets. Cumulatively, our investee companies have positively impacted 238 million lives, supported over 53,000 jobs including 18,000 jobs for women, and avoided 14.6 million metric tons of CO2 emissions. Year after year, we stay committed to continue delivering strong […]
BLOC Smart Africa invests USD$360,000 in Afrikamart, a Senegalese leading agritech start-up
Afrikamart, the leading agritech West African start-up is announcing the closing of a USD$850,000 seed round of financing from leading venture capital groups including the BLOC Smart Africa fund managed by Bamboo Capital Partners, Orange Ventures, Launch Africa and Teranga Capital. The proceeds from the financing will allow the company to ramp-up its purchases from […]
The Off Grid Electricity Fund grants loan to Digital Kap S.A. to accelerate the supply of off-grid solar energy systems to small businesses in Haiti
The Off Grid Electricity Fund (‘OGEF’), the renewable energy access fund for Haiti supported by the World Bank, has provided a loan to Digital Kap S.A. (‘Digital Kap’) to accelerate its expansion plans. Digital Kap is a Haitian company which supplies solar products and systems, including the installation of mini grids. Digital Kap has recently […]
ABC Fund invests EUR 3 million into microfinance lending in West Africa
The ABC Fund has completed its latest round of investments totaling EUR 3 million across two microfinance providers in Benin and Ghana. The Fund is investing EUR 2 million into Benin-based PEBCo and EUR 1 million into Ghana-based Success for People.
BLOC Smart Africa leads USD 1 million round in TooMuchWifi, a South African internet service provider focused on underserved populations
The BLOC Smart Africa fund (BLOC SA), initiated by the Smart Africa Alliance and managed by Bamboo Capital Partners, has announced an investment of USD 585,000 in TooMuchWifi, a South African internet service provider. BLOC SA led the USD 1,000,000 Pre-Series A round, catalysing additional capital from Connectivity Capital, Atreyu Investments and a European Family […]
ABC Fund injects USD 3 million into microfinance lending in Colombia
The ABC Fund today announces that it has completed a USD 3 million loan to Colombia-based Finamiga, which focuses on lending to smallholder farmers and independent workers. Established in 2014, Finamiga has been the fastest growing microfinance institution in Colombia for the past two years. Operating in 146 municipalities, among which 38 are post-conflict zones, […]
US$60+ Million in Commitments for UN-Affiliated Impact Investment Vehicle Announced at the Finance for Development Forum
Six Development Institutions Committing Financing to Blended Finance Vehicle Co-Created by Bamboo Capital Partners and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Over US$60 million has been committed from six member states and development institutions representing Canada, the United States, Norway, Luxembourg, Sweden and the Nordic states through the Nordic Development Fund—to the BUILD Fund, a […]
Sun King Raises $260 Million, Led By General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero, To Expand Global Access To Affordable Solar Energy
The Off Grid Electricity Fund calls for applications for its new USD 300,000 Catalytic Grant Program to promote access to quality solar products in Haiti
The Off Grid Electricity Fund (OGEF), the renewable energy access fund for Haiti supported by the World Bank, announces it has launched a Call for Proposals for catalytic grants as part of its new Catalytic Grant Program, designed to promote the distribution of quality solar products in Haiti. Interested companies must submit a grant application […]
Bamboo Capital Partners named in ImpactAssets 50 for 11th consecutive year
Bamboo Capital Partners has been named in the ImpactAssets 50 2022 list (‘IA 50’) for the eleventh consecutive year. Bamboo was also named as an Emeritus Impact Manager by ImpactAssets. The IA 50 Emeritus Impact Manager list recognizes impact fund managers who have achieved consistent recognition on the IA 50.
