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Balim Investments at the SwissFoundations Symposium 2024 It was a pleasure to present impact investing at this year’s SwissFoundations Symposium and to illustrate how BALIM supports SMEs in rural Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍     Session Highlights:  - Panel discussions on impact investing from the perspectives of an NGO, a grant-making foundation and a financial services provider. - Plenary discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the field. - Video reports from two entrepreneurs sharing their challenges and successes thanks to their partnership with BALIM.   A big thank you to all participants, SwissFoundations for the successful organization and to the Somaha Foundation partners iGravity and HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz for the valuable cooperation.     More Information can be found on the Somaha website: https://lnkd.in/dx24UWf3   #Balim #ImpactInvesting #SMEs #SustainableFinance #SwissFoundations #Development #SocialImpact #somethingmarveloushappened Image: ©Somaha Foundation

🌍 Greetings from Nairobi! 🇰🇪 We’re in the heart of our iGravity Corporate Retreat, and it’s been incredible having the whole team together in one place! 🌟 Over the past few days, we’ve been diving deep into workshops to realign on our mission, vision, and core values—reminding ourselves why we do what we do. In between, we’ve had the chance to visit a few of our portfolio companies and even squeezed in a friendly football game and apero with our stakeholders. ⚽🍹 With a few days still ahead, we’re excited to keep building on this energy, strengthening our impact, and working towards a more sustainable and equitable future. 💡 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey! 🚀 #iGravity #CorporateRetreat #ImpactInvesting #MissionDriven #Nairobi #PortfolioCompanies #TeamBonding

🚀 We're hiring! Consulting Fellow at iGravity 🌍 Looking for your next challenge in impact investing and blended finance? We’re looking for a Consulting Fellow to join our team for 6 months, based in Nairobi, Milano, or Remote. What you’ll do: - Collaborate on high-impact consulting projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA. - Support our business development efforts 📅 Start Date: October/November 2024 In this document below, you'll find both the full job description and details on how to apply. Ready to drive change? Let’s talk! 👇 #ConsultingJobs #ImpactInvesting #BlendedFinance

🌱 Webinar Recap: Boosting Smallholder Resilience with Agricultural Insurance 🌍 Last week, UNDP's Insurance and Risk Finance Facility teamed up with us at iGravity for an insightful discussion on how impact investors in the agri sector can help strengthen the financial resilience of smallholder farmers through agricultural insurance. Led by Edgar Aguilar (UNDP) and Morgane Loisel (iGravity), the conversation focused on: - The value proposition of agri-insurance for actors along the value chain, including investors. - Exploring the roles investors can play in promoting agri-insurance. 🔑 This is just the beginning—watch the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/dY7V8kg6 and stay tuned for more updates as this collaboration progresses! UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub #ImpactInvesting #Agriculture #SmallholderFarmers #Resilience #iGravity

🌍 The Balim Team recently gathered for an offsite to fine-tune our processes, concretize additional TA activities, and gear up for the session Connect to Invest – Innovative Partnerschaft für Impact Investing at the Stiftungssymposium! 🎯 We’re excited to dive into how we can further improve rural livelihoods by providing loans and technical assistance to African SMEs. It’s all about driving sustainable growth and making an impact where it matters most! 💡 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d-urrD88 iGravity HEKS/EPER (Swiss Church Aid) Somaha Foundation #ImpactInvesting #SustainableGrowth #AfricanSMEs #BalimTeam #RuralDevelopment

🌍 Join Our Growing Investment Team at iGravity! Are you passionate about driving impact through innovative finance solutions?  We're looking for Investment Monitoring Associates to join our Milano and Kampala offices. These exciting roles will have you working directly with impactful enterprises across the globe. 🌍 You'll be a key player in monitoring investments, supporting high-impact borrowers, and contributing to transformative projects that generate both financial returns and meaningful social & environmental impact. If you're skilled in financial analysis, investment monitoring, and are driven to make a difference, this could be your next adventure! 🚀 Apply now emailing [email protected] and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of impact investing! 🙌 In the document below, you'll find both job descriptions for the Kampala and Milano offices. Feel free to share it with someone who could be a good fit! 📍 Locations: Milano, Italy & Kampala, Uganda #Hiring #ImpactInvesting #FinanceJobs #SustainableFinance #ImpactVentures #JobOpening

🌍 Dive into our latest blog post on the Financial Innovations for Women Affected by Migration (FIWAM) Growth Program under the Impact-Linked Fund for Gender Inclusive FinTech, a key initiative supporting women affected by migration through FinTech innovation.    Explore how this growth program, in collaboration with Seedstars, has driven impactful changes—securing investments, creating jobs, and extending financial services to over 275,000 women across MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia.    Read the full article to understand the program’s achievements and future potential. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9KiXcrW Roots of Impact iGravity Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Austrian Development Agency   #FIWAM #FinTech #FinancialInclusion #WomenEmpowerment #ImpactInvesting   

¡Si eres una Organización del Sector Educativo, te invitamos a participar en el Estudio de Inversión en Empresas de Educación en Colombia 🇨🇴! Desde Amplo Inversión de Impacto, estamos trabajando junto al fondo iGravity con el fin de identificar cómo se encuentra este sector en términos de propuestas que se ofrecen, impacto que se genera y necesidades de capital. 📚👧🏽Participando en este reporte estarás aportando al desarrollo de Colombia. La información será confidencial y se utilizará únicamente para entender en mayor profundidad el sector educativo en Colombia. Completa el formulario acá: https://lnkd.in/ezi5PdMw

🌟 Join Our Team: Senior Transaction Associate! Are you an experienced impact investment professional with a deep understanding of education financing and a strong network in Colombia? We want to hear from you! iGravity is looking for a Senior Transaction Associate to join our Advisory & Partnerships team, based in Colombia. In this role, you will independently execute impact-linked finance transactions, support program management, and enhance the quality of transactions with your expertise in education financing. You'll also design and implement technical assistance programs and engage with local stakeholders to build iGravity’s footprint in Colombia. 🌍✨ If you're a proactive team player with a passion for making a difference, let's create meaningful change together! 🚀 #ImpactInvesting #EducationFinance #JoinOurTeam #iGravity

🌟 New Resource Alert! 🌟 Under the Impact-Linked Fund for Gender-Inclusive Fintech (ILF for GIF), we’re thrilled to introduce the new Ecosystem Enabling Pillar subpage! 🌍✨ Under this initiative, we design, test, and scale targeted financial solutions that enhance access and usage for migrant women, addressing the intricate challenges at the nexus of migration, gender, and financial services.    This new resource hub not only features insights and tools but also aggregates all the valuable learnings generated from our Ecosystem programs, delivered in partnership with Women's World Banking, Seedstars, and Village Capital. Offering a comprehensive look at how we address the complex challenges . Explore the new Ecosystem Enabling Pillar subpage now: https://lnkd.in/dSfR8y9N iGravity Roots of Impact Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Austrian Development Agency #FinancialInclusion #Empowerment #Innovation #ILFforGIF