eco.business Fund

Government Agency
iSustain score 75

The eco.business Fund is an impact investment fund that promotes biodiversity conservation and climate resilience by financing sustainable practices in nature-based businesses. It operates primarily in Latin America and Africa, two of the most biodiverse regions in the world. The fund finances the adoption of more sustainable practices by companies in Latin America and Africa. They provide financing via financial institutions to ensure more businesses can access capital. They also invest directly in businesses that are committed to sustainability. Their funding base unites public and private investors through their blended finance structure. In addition to financing, the fund supports their investees with Advisory & Capacity Building services funded by a separate pool of sponsors.

Geographic focus

Central Africa
East Africa
Latin America & Caribbean
Middle East
North Africa
Pan-African
Southern Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
West Africa

Sector appetite

Agriculture
Biodiversity
Climate Adaptation
Climate Mitigation
Forestry
Land Restoration
Natural Capital
Sustainable Agriculture
Waste
Water

Fund size

USD 1.6 billion cumulative investments since inception

Eligible recipients

Private sector

Co-financing requirement

No formal co-financing requirement

Instruments & open calls

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