Root Capital

What is Root Capital?

Root Capital is an investment fund focusing on the unique theme of fostering rural prosperity and resilience in agricultural communities. Established in 1999, they have a distinct mission to grow rural prosperity and strengthen the resilience of farming families across the globe.

Root Capital targets small and growing agricultural businesses, seen as crucial players in raising communities through various impactful measures.

They work in regions including Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, and have reached over 10 million people to date. With a comprehensive approach that includes Access to Finance, Climate Action, Gender Inclusion, and Next Generation Jobs, Root Capital aims to empower farm-dependent communities.

They provide tailored credit solutions, free capacity building training, farming resources, and more to enable these enterprises to thrive. Moreover, they are dedicated to fighting climate change, uplifting women, employing youth, and building robust rural economies.

Their services span across vital areas such as offering loans in local currencies to mitigate exchange rate risks and providing strategic impact insights. A novel initiative allows them to reduce financial volatility for farmers, ensuring more stable growth.

The fund celebrates a significant legacy of impact spanning over two decades and continues to invite donors and investors to contribute to their cause. As a nonprofit organization, they also prioritize transparency with their financial information and maintain active engagement with their stakeholders through stories of impact, illustrating the positive changes in the lives of farmers, communities, and partners.

What they say:

We focus on fostering economic development within farming communities.

What we look for: We invest in small and growing agricultural businesses, supporting sustainable livelihoods through lending.