Microfinance boutique launches fund focused on Silk Road markets

22.01.2021
The Mikro Kapital fund A will focus on micro-credit and micro-leasing for SMEs.
Luxembourg-based microfinance boutique Mikro Kapital has launched afund tapping financing of developed and emerging markets along the Silk Road.

The Mikro Kapital fund A will focus on micro-credit and micro-leasing for SMEs. The firm said the components of the fund must meet the following criteria in order to align with its sustainability goals: financial profitability, impact on development, limited negative environmental impact, mature corporate governance.

Founder and president of Mikro Kapital, Vincenzo Trani, said: ‘The microcredit market is one of the most dynamic in the world, with some estimates indicating a growth of over $196bn by 2025, an increase of about 15.1%.’

‘This vital sector can also represent an interesting asset class for investors, offering diversification, collateralisation, and social impact. This is why we are particularly pleased with the launch of this new investment fund, which will represent an excellent alternative for professional investors who have these three goals in addition to reducing the volatility of their portfolio.’

The fund will be distributed by Privilège Management in Switzerland and Impakt Kapital in other European countries.

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