Mikro Kapital Group with Fasanara has launched a micro-loan fund for SMEs along the Silk Road.
The fund is aimed at professional investors and seeks to support SMEs in Central Asia that have difficulty accessing credit.
Fund Features
The fund has a total AUM of 100 million euros (as of November 2024) and primarily invests in commercial credits and digital invoices purchased from SMEs in Central Asia, with a track record of over 3 years.
The new vehicle combines financial performance with measurable social impact, supporting business activities with micro-loans and operational leasing, among others.
Focusing on local micro-enterprises, Mikro Kapital aims to reduce the need for intermediaries, with the goal of increasing financial efficiency and enhancing social impact.
The vehicle complies with Article 9 SFDR standards, integrating sustainability into its strategy.
«We are proud of this initiative, which represents a new evolution of our efforts to empower businesses and communities that struggle to access credit - said Johannes Feist, CEO of Mikro Kapital. The fund is not just an investment, but a partnership with emerging markets that creates sustainable and long-term value».
Francesco Filia, CEO of Fasanara, said: «We are excited to collaborate with Mikro Kapital on this initiative, which offers the opportunity to invest with social impact, the core of what we do here at Fasanara. The fund aims not only to create financial inclusion for small businesses and entrepreneurs, but also social inclusion in these underserved regions».
