Accelerating Impact Welcomes First Cohort to International Social Finance Accelerator (ISFA)

Accelerating Impact Welcomes First Cohort to International Social Finance Accelerator (ISFA)

InFiNe member Accelerating Impact has announced the four outstanding fund managers joining the inaugural cohort of the International Social Finance Accelerator (ISFA), a programme dedicated to scaling social impact finance globally.

The ISFA 2025 Cohort brings together fund managers focused on driving meaningful change across Africa and Latin America, addressing urgent challenges in financial inclusion, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.

Meet the ISFA 2025 Cohort:

🏆 Anza Capital (Africa Seed II) empowers transformative tech startups in Southern and Eastern Africa, prioritizing FoodTech, CleanTech, and digital inclusion. The fund provides entrepreneurs with resources, networks, and governance expertise to mature their products and reach strategic milestones.

🏆 IMPAQTO Capital drives inclusive growth throughout Latin America by supporting small and growing businesses that improve livelihoods, expand access to essential services, and enhance climate resilience in underserved areas, with a strong focus on social impact and gender equality.

🏆 Oryx Impact champions transformative change across Africa by empowering local enterprises that create new livelihoods, foster economic resilience, and advance gender inclusion. The fund backs initiatives vital to the continent’s just and green transition, promoting systemic social and environmental progress.

🏆 Rift Partners (3IF) is dedicated to closing the protection gap in Africa by supporting innovative ventures within the insurance ecosystem. Through enabling new solutions in health, climate adaptation, agriculture, and data-driven services, the fund strengthens financial resilience for underserved populations.

The International Social Finance Accelerator provides operational and strategic support to help these fund managers scale their impact and reach sustainability.

Learn more about the ISFA programme and how it’s advancing social finance worldwide on isfa.lu.

Source(s): Accelerating Impact News

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