We invest to make a positive difference to people’s lives, achieve economic opportunities for all and empower marginalised sections of society.

We achieve impact across these three areas:

Supporting countries most in need

We strengthen investment in frontier markets. These are some of the hardest places to invest but where our capital can have the greatest impact.

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Improving economic opportunities for all

We prioritise our investments to create better job opportunities and improve livelihoods for low-income people. And we aim to supply goods and services that meet their needs.

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Promoting gender equality and diversity

We support gender equality and diversity in businesses. As part of our efforts to increase inclusive investment, we’re proud to be a leader in gender-smart investing.
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Expanding internet access across Nepal

Expanding internet access across Nepal

Our investment is bringing fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities, improving access to digital services and driving wider market change

1m+

WorldLink customers in 2025 – around 15 per cent of Nepali households

Investment name: WorldLink
Location: Nepal

Investment type: Growth Portfolio

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Creating quality SME jobs across Ghana and Zambia

Creating quality SME jobs across Ghana and Zambia

Our investment in a successful local currency funding model is helping fuel economic growth

97%

of all Zambian businesses are MSMEs

Investment name: Growth Investment Partners (GIP)

Location: Ghana and Zambia

Investment type: Growth and Catalyst Portfolios

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Connecting overlooked communities with clean power

Connecting overlooked communities with clean power

Our investment is helping off-grid solar companies reach 34 million people in sub-Saharan Africa

26m

people reached by H2R Amplify will be first-time energy users

Investment name: H2R Amplify
Location: Africa

Investment type: Catalyst Portfolio

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Growing resilient livelihoods in Ethiopia

Growing resilient livelihoods in Ethiopia

Our investment is helping smallholder farmers earn more from teff, while retaining export value inside the country

6.6m

teff-growing Ethiopian smallholder farmers

Investment name: Lovegrass Ethiopia
Location: Ethiopia

Investment type: Kinetic Portfolio

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Expanding affordable housing finance in India

Expanding affordable housing finance in India

Our investment empowers more people to access credit so they can buy a home

80,000

active Shubham customers

Investment name: Shubham Housing Development Finance Company
Location: India

Investment type: Growth Portfolio

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THE PLANET IN ACTION
THE PLANET IN ACTION

Enabling clean and sustainable growth

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GROWTH IN ACTION
GROWTH IN ACTION

Changing and building markets

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INVESTMENTS IN ACTION
INVESTMENTS IN ACTION

A look at our impact stories

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INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS

A summary of our investments in numbers

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