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Oikocredit
Oikocredit was founded in 1975 as a cooperative vehicle for social investment. It directs capital to microfinance providers, cooperatives and small enterprises...
Oikocredit
Oikocredit was founded in 1975 as a cooperative vehicle for social investment. It directs capital to microfinance providers, cooperatives and small enterprises that serve low-income populations. The firm allocates across microfinance debt and equity, fair trade financing and renewable energy projects. Positions span early-stage and growth opportunities in financial services and agribusiness. Geographic reach covers multiple countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Confirmed activity includes support for sustainable livelihoods and women's economic participation. AUM stands at $1.493 billion. The organization maintains no additional offices beyond its Amersfoort headquarters and reports no named adjacent vehicles or recent operational events within the last 24 months. Oikocredit operates as a cooperative owned by its members rather than a conventional asset manager or single-family office, which shapes its mandate toward explicit social metrics in addition to financial performance.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1975
AUM
1.5B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Netherlands
City
Amersfoort
Corporate office
Oikocredit International PO Box 2136, Amersfoort, Netherlands, 3800 CC
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Oikocredit?
No named principals or investment committee members appear in available records.
Does Oikocredit participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm provides direct funding to microfinance institutions, cooperatives and SMEs.
What investment stages does Oikocredit typically target?
Activity centers on early-stage and growth opportunities.
Which sectors does Oikocredit focus on?
Primary sectors include financial services, agribusiness, renewable energy, healthcare and education.
Where does Oikocredit deploy capital geographically?
Investments reach countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Is Oikocredit structured as a single family office?
No. It functions as a member-owned cooperative with an explicit social investment mandate.
How does Oikocredit measure performance?
The firm tracks both financial returns and social results including sustainable livelihoods and women's empowerment.
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