SANAD Fund
Impact investorLuxembourg · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
SANAD Fund aims to reduce the financing gap for underserved market segments by financing MSMEs and low-income households, thereby fostering economic development and job creation. It focuses particularly on lowering barriers to finance for young and female entrepreneurs and people in rural communities. The fund achieves this by partnering with eligible financial and non-financial institutions to deliver debt and equity funding to a diverse range of businesses. Its shareholder base includes public investors and development banks such as KfW, the European Commission, and Germany's BMZ. The fund is managed by Finance in Motion, an impact asset manager with over 20 years of emerging-markets investing experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Serves as Board Chair of the SANAD Fund, emphasizing the fund's mission of supporting people and small businesses across MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTunisian leasing company offering asset finance as an alternative to traditional bank lending for small enterprises, including in agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SANAD Fund invest at?
- SANAD Fund invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SANAD Fund focus on?
- SANAD Fund focuses on AgTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SANAD Fund located?
- SANAD Fund is headquartered in Luxembourg, LU.
- Does SANAD Fund lead rounds?
- SANAD Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelسلسلة ندوات عبر الإنترنت للتمويل الأصغر المستدام في منطقة الشرق الأوسط
SANAD Fund for MSME
سلسلة ندوات عبر الإنترنت للتمويل الأصغر المستدام في منطقة الشرق الأوسط
SANAD Fund for MSME
webinaires sur la microfinance durable dans la région MENA- Yémen
SANAD Fund for MSME
Sustainable Microfinance in the MENA Region Webinar Series - Jordan
SANAD Fund for MSME
série de webinaires sur la microfinance durable dans la région MENA - Jordan
SANAD Fund for MSME
Sustainable Microfinance in the MENA Region Webinar - Yemen
SANAD Fund for MSME
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