Africa Food & Agri Fund
Funding for sustainable food production
The objective of the AFA Fund is to provide suitable financing to companies active in the primary sector in Africa and a good financial and social return to investors
The AFA-Fund is an initiative of Africa Food & Agri Fund Management B.V. The founders have a passion for, extensive knowledge of and experience in financing the primary sector in Africa. They have been successful several times in bringing together companies in Africa looking for funding with investors looking for financial and social returns. The creation of the AFA Fund makes the same possible on a larger scale, with more impact and less risk.
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Impact
By giving advise about sustainable business practices and providing suitable financing, the fund contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2, 8 and 13.
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Return
In addition to the social return, the fund aims for a financial return of 7%. In consultation with Participants this return can be paid out or can be reinvested in the Fund.
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Risk
Financing in Africa is more risky than in the Netherlands. The fund management has a lot of experience in managing this risk and has established an appropriate stringent credit procedure.