The Grassroots Business Fund (GBF) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, with field offices in Kenya, Peru, and India. GBF focuses on empowering high-impact Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Their mission is to economically uplift these SMEs by providing investment capital and access to technical assistance services. GBF typically invests in Series A rounds, targeting competitive companies with business models that enhance income and reduce costs in low-income communities.
Notable portfolio companies include Soko, which has raised $699,997. GBF's investment philosophy centers on supporting enterprises that provide sustainable economic opportunities to those at the base of the economic pyramid. The firm offers unique value-add services such as technical assistance to help portfolio companies scale effectively. This holistic approach ensures that investments not only yield financial returns but also generate significant social impact.
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Classification
- Also Known As
- Grassroots Business Partners, Inc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
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- NAICS
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
