Purpose-Driven Fund 1
Discover our experience in purpose-driven investment funds.
Investment Thesis
Our investment vision goes beyond financial returns: we believe in creating material impact by addressing critical challenges for society and the environment, committed to a triple bottom line; economic, social, and environmental impact.
We mobilize resources from our investors to leverage growth, expansion or consolidation plans for small and medium-sized companies with profitable business model and a clear social focus.
We back companies that create jobs, foster social inclusion for underrepresented populations, enhance the quality of life for the communities they engage with, and provide environmentally-friendly solutions.
Through investments and strategic support, we seek to enhance value creation, economic growth and social and environmental impact..
SOCIAL
ENVIROMENTAL
ECONOMICAL
IMPACT
Purpose-Driven Fund I PORTFOLIO
Our first Purpose-driven Fund in Colombia supported 5 small and medium-sized enterprises facing barriers to access financing. Over a decade, we not only scaled their growth but also capitalized on valuable lessons, becoming a source of inspiration for the impact investment ecosystem. This success forms the basis of the thesis for our next purpose-driven fund, consolidating our commitment to transformative investment.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Sustainable building
Agribusiness
Sustainable mobility
Waya Guajira Hotel
Sector: Sustainable Tourism
Impact generated:
SDG
Sustainable Tourism initiative in La Guajira, Colombia, fostering economic transformation through the integration of tourism, culture, and social development.
Local and Inclusive Employment
- 78% local employability.
- 89% ccollaborators are heads of households.
- 48% are women
Local Suppliers
- Over COP 11.500 M in local purchases.
- 25 small-scale tourism providers certified as allies.
Environmental
- 50% Water treatment savings rate.
- 30% annual energy savings through solar power.
GEEC GAIA Vitare
Circular economy and WEEE recycling
SDG
Pioneer and leading company in comprehensive management of electrical, electronic, special, and hazardous waste (WEEE), generating a high environmental impact across Latam.
- 120-130 Permanent direct employees
- 14,088 Tons of waste collected
- 10,902 tons of residuos managed
- 93% Employees from populations facing access barriers.
- 72% Vulnerable employees transitioned to formality.
- 33% Vulnerable employees improved their working conditions at GAIA.
Groncol
Circular economy
SDG
Groncol leads the green construction revolution in Colombia. It devises, designs, and develops green infrastructure projects that transform urban life. Groncol goes beyond buildings; it aims to create a new sustainable economic industrial order.
- Over 12 thousand square meters of green area built across more than 350 projects developed.
- We have captured over 135 thousand tons of CO2 and more than 2,800 kg of particulate matter.
- Retention of over 25 thousand liters of water.
- 76% of employees are from vulnerable populations.
- 37% of vulnerable employees transitioned to formality.
- 56% of vulnerable employees improved their working conditions at Groncol.
Fruandes
Agroindustry
SDG
Fruandes collaborates with farmers to co-create profitable, sustainable, and high-quality businesses. They offer a wide range of healthy and conscious products, connecting consumers directly with the source, under the principles of fair trade.
- Creation of 75 direct jobs at the plant.
- 88% of employees are from vulnerable populations.
- 54% of vulnerable employees transitioned to formality.
- More than 1,000 certified organic hectares across 6 departments of Colombia.
- Over 350 families benefited, members of small producer associations, with 20% comprised of rural women.
Mejor en Bici
Sustainable Mobility
SDG
Improving quality of life through sustainable mobility, mitigating carbon footprint in cities. Mejor en Bici transforms mobility into a journey of well-being, bringing together companies and employees on the path towards a healthier and more sustainable life.
- Over 25,000 tons of CO2 emissions avoided through the sustainable use of vehicles.
- More than 6,000 impacted users, with 55% being women.
- 76% of employees are from vulnerable populations.
- 33% of vulnerable employees transitioned to formality.
Investment Comittee
Well-known leaders who support us on the journey of Impact Investing, enlightening every step towards transformative impact.
Maria José Ramírez
Carlos Castello
Eulalia Arboleda
Frank Pearl
Ángela Hurtado
María José Ramiréz
CEO of LarrainVial Colombia
- Leader with over 20 years of experience in the capital markets and Colombian financial sector. Expert in capital markets, private equity funds, financial services, and ESG.
Carlos Castello
Former vice president Accion International and microfinance expert
- 25 years of experience at Accion International, responsible for coordinating and providing technical assistance to over 30 Microfinance institutions worldwide as Senior Vice President of this organization.
- Managed all lending operations and financial training at Root Capital aimed at rural SMEs, cooperatives, and farmer associations in Africa and Latin America.
Eulalia Arboleda
Former CEO BCSC Group Colombia and key financial institutions
- Former President of the BCSC Group, Banco Caja Social, and Colmena for 25 years.
- She has served on the Boards of Directors of Credifamilia, Transparency for Colombia, Asobancaria, Anif, Redeban, Cenpro TV, among others.
Frank Pearl
Former Colombian minister of environment and social development.
- Held significant positions in the private sector, including Associate Consultant at McKinsey & Co and President of Valores Bavaria.
- Served as Minister of Environment and Social Development in Colombia.
Ángela Hurtado
President of J.P. Morgan Colombia.
- She has contributed to the establishment and expansion of JPM’s presence in Colombia, serving both local and international clients.
- Additionally, she is the President of Women in Connection, a leading entity dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality in the business sector.
- Board member of Bolsa de Valores de Colombia – BVC.