Julio Ayca, Investment Officer at Grassroots Business Fund, Washington, DC — verified investor profile. See contact routes.
Grassroots Business Fund provides capital and capacity for growing enterprises since 2004, with a focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America. They support missing-middle enterprises that are too large for microfinance and too early for commercial banks. Their model combines structured capital with hands-on technical assistance, designed around how African SMEs grow. They operate through programs for early-stage enterprises and an investment window for growth financing, providing patient mezzanine capital.
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