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Grassroots Business Fund

Grassroots Business Fund

Washington D.C.gbfund.org

Overview

Grassroots Business Fund is a non-profit impact investment organization that provides capital and technical assistance to high-impact businesses in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, focusing on sectors like agriculture, clean energy, and food systems.

Year Founded

2008

Portfolio Companies

5

Website

gbfund.org

Investments

Grassroots Business Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SOKOSep 2016Convertible DebtCo-investor
LabourNet Services India Private Limited-SeedCo-investor
EthicusJan 2015VC RoundLead
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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Grassroots Business Fund based?

Grassroots Business Fund is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.

When was Grassroots Business Fund founded?

Grassroots Business Fund was founded in 2008.

How many portfolio companies does Grassroots Business Fund have?

Grassroots Business Fund has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Grassroots Business Fund's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SOKO, LabourNet Services India Private Limited, Ethicus.

What was Grassroots Business Fund's most recent investment shown here?

Grassroots Business Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SOKO in 2016.

What sectors does Grassroots Business Fund focus on?

Grassroots Business Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Grassroots Business Fund focus on?

Grassroots Business Fund typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Grassroots Business Fund's AUM?

Grassroots Business Fund's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $99.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C.
Year Founded2008

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