Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund (VHCF) invests hybrid and mezzanine capital in financial institutions in Africa that focus on financial inclusion by lending and providing other financial services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are essential for job creation and economic growth across Africa, yet they face significant challenges in accessing credit. This limits the growth potential of individual entrepreneurs.
Through this investment, VCHF can provide more capital to financial institutions, which in turn can issue more loans to small businesses and entrepreneurs. This will increase income opportunities for individual companies and create more jobs.