Development through investment
BIO invests in SMEs in developing countries and makes a structural contribution to the socio-economic growth.
Impact story
Flowers of Hope
BIO has invested USD 7 M in equity in Agri-Vie II, a specialized food & agribusiness investment fund active in Sub-Sahara Africa. They have invested in Marginpar Group. Mr Richard Fernandes is the CEO of Marginpar Group, formerly Kariki. This is his story.
Impact story
To boldly go where no woman has gone before
In 2019, BIO invested € 3 M in the Fairtrade Access Fund. Fallon Casper is Incofin's Head of Debt – AgroFinance & Food and is closely involved in its operations.
This is her story.
In numbers
In 2017, BIO contributed to creating or maintaining more than 184,000 jobs.
In 2017, BIO contributed to the production of more than 14,000 GWh, thus avoiding the emission of more than 2.8 million tonnes of CO2.
In 2017, the outstanding loan portfolio of financial institutions supported reached more than 47 billion.