Reaching out through investments We currently finance 1,767,405 small businesses
and households at the base of the pyramid through 273 local financing intermediaries in 72 emerging and frontier markets.
We currently finance 1,767,405 small businesses
and households at the base of the pyramid through 273 local financing intermediaries in 72 emerging and frontier markets.
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Key indicators
3,633 transactions since inception
representing 5 billion in total volume
417 institutions financed
active in 83 countries
88 donor projects
supported through technical assistance mandates
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All newsFMO, SYMBIOTICS and ZOLA Electric announce new USD 32.5 million facility for ZOLA Tanzania’s expansion
ZOLA Electric, formerly Off Grid Electric; FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank; and Symbiotics, a leading investment firm specialized in emerging, sustainable and inclusive finance, today announced a USD 32.5 million facility to finance the growth of ZOLA’s Tanzania operations over the
White paper: Banking for Impact
This white paper reviews the key developments that have taken place in inclusive finance markets over the period 2006-2017, supported by 12 years of data on the business models of Symbiotics’ partner financial institutions.
This research includes trend lines on more than 40 performance indicators
Banking for Impact – Our new white paper available mid-November
Ramkumar Narayanan, Markets & Institutions Senior Analyst, Symbiotics, talks about our new white paper: Banking for Impact.
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The Nigerian startup scene – local talent with an international boost
Among the 141 startups selected by the American accelerator Y Combinator, which served as a stepping stone for AirBnB and Dropbox, two companies stand out: Kobo360, a Uber-style logistics application connecting truckers and retailers, and CowryWise, a digital savings platform. Not only are they the
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