Bob Pattillo

ISFC is Indias first and only Non Banking Finance Company providing loans exclusively to Schools, School enterprenuers and School Eco space. Our customized loans help schools to build and upgrade their infrastructure which not only helps them grow in size but also enables them to impart quality education to students. These loans are typically extended for improvement in school infrastructure facilities such as construction of additional floors/wings within the existing school premises, setting up of computer labs/facilities, science laboratories, adding basic amenities, providing finance for implementation of new teaching methodologies like digital classrooms, experiential learning and other similar facilities, leading to a qualitative and quantitative improvement in their delivery model. The twin goals of the company are to assist with the creation of capacity building through social infrastructure, thereby enabling students to enjoy access to quality education and also to promote financial inclusion by focusing on schools serving urban low income segments.

ASA International is a global microfinance company that provides affordable financial services to enable low-income female micro-entrepreneurs enhance their business and increase incomes for themselves and their families. Given ~350 million underserved women across Asia and Africa, ASA International was founded in 2007 to utilize the award-winning ASA model of microfinance with a mission: to achieve socioeconomic progress of low-income communities via financial inclusion. The ASA model (developed by ASA Bangladesh NGO) is characterized by establishing low-cost operations with a decentralized branch network, proprietary IT systems, strong risk management and internal controls to distribute microloans for exclusively income generating activities to clients within low income communities. The Company has successfully replicated the ASA model and established 13 MFIs in Pakistan, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Myanmar in Asia, and Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Zambia in Africa. As at June 2022, the operations had 2.4 million clients across 2,129 branches in the thirteen countries. As of June 2022, the Company managed a loan portfolio of ~USD 378.4 million and of which 23% are client deposits. ASA International has a strong Board of Directors and is supported by a vastly experienced senior management team, operating out of both Bangladesh and the Netherlands, who have together overseen ASA International’s evolution since inception. They manage and supervise a cadre of experienced operating managers sourced from ASA Bangladesh working in the Companys various operating countries together with local staff. ASA International has an excellent social performance record and all its MFIs subscribe to the Client Protection Principles​ to maintain transparency and accountability to its clients.

Caspian invests equity and debt capital in socially responsible, multiple bottom line businesses delivering financial and social value. Caspian has set up four funds till date: Bellwether Microfinance Fund, India Financial Inclusion Fund, Caspian Impact Investments, Caspian SME Impact Fund. Caspian is registered as an Investment Adviser with SEBI. Follow us on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/Caspian_Impact

Sanabel - Microfinance Network of Arab Countries was established in 2002 by 17 founding members from 7 Arab countries as a membership-driven regional network of microfinance institutions in the Arab world. Currently Sanabel has 64 members from 12 Arab countries. It is estimated that Sanabel members are serving 2.4 million clients representing 83% of the total microfinance clients in the region. Vision: Sanabel envisions all low income people in Arab countries with access to comprehensive financial services. Mission: Sanabel advocates for growth, innovation, best practices & standardization of the microfinance sector in Arab countries. Objectives: 1. Strengthen the capacity of MFIs through needs-based training, technical assistance and peer exchanges. 2. Advocate for a positive and conducive microfinance environment and for the inclusion of microfinance in the financial sector. 3. Promote microfinance best practices among stakeholders in Arab countries through transparency, standardization, peer learning and information exchange efforts. 4. Foster innovation in the microfinance sector by researching and highlighting leading trends in technological developments, product diversification and new financial services.

IDEX is a talent accelerator that backs talent from across the spectrum that wants to play a pivotal role in reimagining capitalism. We are the first followers of conscious & diverse intrapreneurs, venture builders, fund managers (GPs), and capital allocators (LPs). Our mission is to mobilize human capital to build a conscious world. Since 2010, IDEX has served as a launch pad and human capital investor for over 300 fellows from over 35 countries. By investing in conscious leaders today while they are, we are planting seeds for future leaders of tomorrow. Weve received thousands (more than 11,000) applications over the past seven years. Sagar Tandon acquired IDEX Accelerator in 2022, for more, contact Sagar Tandon, Managing Partner (Servant) at IDEX Accelerator. Email id: sagar@idexaccelerator.com WhatsApp: +44-7783 309071 Join the movement of humanizing capital by being a first follower of conscious leaders - fund managers, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and venture builders.

Village Capital is reinventing the system to back the entrepreneurs of the future. Known for its groundbreaking approaches to supporting founders who are building solutions to emergent social, economic, and environmental challenges, VilCap unlocks critical social and financial capital for early-stage companies to maximize business and impact growth. Since 2009, Village Capital has supported over 1,400 startups that have raised over $5 billion in investment capital. It has made more than 150 investments through its various affiliated funds, including Vilcap Investments, which has invested in 110 peer-selected companies. Over 20,000 entrepreneurs have improved their investment readiness through its network of entrepreneur support organizations and its platform, Abaca.

ISFC is Indias first and only Non Banking Finance Company providing loans exclusively to Schools, School enterprenuers and School Eco space. Our customized loans help schools to build and upgrade their infrastructure which not only helps them grow in size but also enables them to impart quality education to students. These loans are typically extended for improvement in school infrastructure facilities such as construction of additional floors/wings within the existing school premises, setting up of computer labs/facilities, science laboratories, adding basic amenities, providing finance for implementation of new teaching methodologies like digital classrooms, experiential learning and other similar facilities, leading to a qualitative and quantitative improvement in their delivery model. The twin goals of the company are to assist with the creation of capacity building through social infrastructure, thereby enabling students to enjoy access to quality education and also to promote financial inclusion by focusing on schools serving urban low income segments.

ASA International is a global microfinance company that provides affordable financial services to enable low-income female micro-entrepreneurs enhance their business and increase incomes for themselves and their families. Given ~350 million underserved women across Asia and Africa, ASA International was founded in 2007 to utilize the award-winning ASA model of microfinance with a mission: to achieve socioeconomic progress of low-income communities via financial inclusion. The ASA model (developed by ASA Bangladesh NGO) is characterized by establishing low-cost operations with a decentralized branch network, proprietary IT systems, strong risk management and internal controls to distribute microloans for exclusively income generating activities to clients within low income communities. The Company has successfully replicated the ASA model and established 13 MFIs in Pakistan, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Myanmar in Asia, and Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Zambia in Africa. As at June 2022, the operations had 2.4 million clients across 2,129 branches in the thirteen countries. As of June 2022, the Company managed a loan portfolio of ~USD 378.4 million and of which 23% are client deposits. ASA International has a strong Board of Directors and is supported by a vastly experienced senior management team, operating out of both Bangladesh and the Netherlands, who have together overseen ASA International’s evolution since inception. They manage and supervise a cadre of experienced operating managers sourced from ASA Bangladesh working in the Companys various operating countries together with local staff. ASA International has an excellent social performance record and all its MFIs subscribe to the Client Protection Principles​ to maintain transparency and accountability to its clients.

Caspian invests equity and debt capital in socially responsible, multiple bottom line businesses delivering financial and social value. Caspian has set up four funds till date: Bellwether Microfinance Fund, India Financial Inclusion Fund, Caspian Impact Investments, Caspian SME Impact Fund. Caspian is registered as an Investment Adviser with SEBI. Follow us on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/Caspian_Impact