Root Capital

Root Capital is a nonprofit investment firm that focuses on providing financial services to small and growing agricultural businesses in poor rural areas of Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The organization leverages a three-pronged strategy of finance, advice, and catalysis to maximize social and environmental impact, addressing urgent challenges such as climate action, gender equity, and next-generation job creation.

Notable portfolio companies include C.A.C. Chirinos in Peru, which is building long-term resilience to climate change. Root Capital's investment philosophy centers on advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals by empowering agricultural enterprises as engines of impact. The firm offers unique value-add services such as credit provision and capacity building to help these businesses grow and thrive in challenging environments.