Alterfin
Alterfin is a Belgian social investor that, since 1994, raises capital to invest it in developing countries via microfinance institutions and producers organisations.
Amount
€ 250,000.00
Type of investment
Equity
Development impacts
- Local economic growth
- Financial inclusion
Beneficiary locations
Investment field
Investment Companies & Funds
Activity
MFI fund
Alterfin’s goal is to improve the livelihoods and living conditions of socially and economically disadvantaged people and communities, predominantly in rural areas in low- and middle-income countries around the world.
In order to achieve this goal, Alterfin provides financial and non-financial services to its partners by:
- raising funds, mainly from individual investors and socially responsible institutions;
- structuring and promoting ethical and sustainable investments;
- networking with like-minded organisations.
Portfolio 2021 Q4
Development impacts
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Local economic growth
Access to long-term financing for MFI's
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Financial inclusion
Access to credit for micro-entrepreneurs through investment in microfinance
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News
EDFI AgriFI and BIO contract €6M with Alterfin
17-08-2020
EDFI AgriFI and BIO each commit to finance the equivalent of EUR 3 million in USD to reinforce Alterfin’s sustainable agriculture and microfinance portfolios. The combined investment will provide Alterfin with long-term financing to support its expansion in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. The financing from BIO will likely also be accompanied by technical assistance, a first for Alterfin.
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Investment Companies & Funds
African Rivers Fund IV
350,000.00
Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia
27/11/2025
Subsidy
