ROOT CAPITAL
Root Capital is a nonprofit social investment fund that grows rural prosperity in poor, environmentally vulnerable places in Africa and Latin America by lending capital, delivering financial training, and strengthening market connections for small and growing agricultural businesses. The organization also invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform rural communities. These businesses purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, or grains from smallholder farmers. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
ROOT CAPITAL
Industry:
Agriculture Lending Non Profit
Founded:
1999-01-01
Status:
Active
Contact:
(617) 661 5792
Email Addresses:
[email protected]
Total Funding:
285.38 M USD
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Investors List
U.S. International Development Finance Corp
U.S. International Development Finance Corp investment in Debt Financing - Root Capital
OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation
OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation investment in Debt Financing - Root Capital
Propel Capital
Propel Capital investment in Grant - Root Capital
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-31 | Gulu Agricultural Development Company | Root Capital investment in Venture Round - Gulu Agricultural Development Company | 2.2 M USD |