Corporate investor
Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society
Oikocredit, Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A. is an international cooperative society headquartered in the Netherlands, established in 1975 following an initiative of the World Council of Churches. It offers social investment opportunities to individuals and institutions by mobilising capital to provide fair loans and equity investments, and capacity-building support to microfinance institutions, cooperatives, and small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Oikocredit's mission is to promote sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of low-income people, focusing on a dual financial and social return, with activities spanning financial inclusion, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerAgriculture and foodHealthcareConsumer
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investments
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa
Fund commitments
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.hsfg.africa/news/charm-impact-launches-hummingbird-one-fund/, www.hsfg.africa. Accessed 14 November 2026.