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.
Root Capital - Classification
Also Known As
Root Capital, Inc.
NAICS
928000National Security and International Affairs
928120International Affairs
920000Public Administration
928100National Security and International Affairs
SIC
9700National Security And International Affairs
9720International Affairs
9721International Affairs
ISIC
6630Fund management activities
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NAICS
813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
813900Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
813920Professional Organizations
520000Finance and Insurance
810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
523900Other Financial Investment Activities
523940
Root Capital
Operating Status: Operating
Root Capital: A nonprofit maximizing social and environmental impact in rural regions via finance, advice, and catalysis.
Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
8600Membership Organizations
8690Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified
9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance
6000Depository Institutions
6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
6280Services Allied With The Exchange Of Securities Or Commodities
