For Agri-SMEs/Investees

The ACT Fund partners with established agri-SMEs that play a critical role in agricultural value chains by linking smallholder farmers to markets, finance, and value addition opportunities.

We recognize that agri-SMEs in emerging markets often face structural constraints, including limited access to appropriate financing, exposure to climate and market risks, and capacity gaps that can restrict growth. ACT Fund is designed to address these challenges through the provision of tailored financial solutions alongside dedicated technical assistance.

Our financing approach is aligned with the operational realities of agricultural businesses, offering instruments such as working capital, trade finance, and investment loans to support sustainable expansion. In parallel, our Technical Assistance Facility strengthens operational capacity, supports the adoption of climate-resilient and regenerative practices, and enhances long-term business resilience.

Through this integrated approach, ACT Fund aims to enable investees to scale responsibly, strengthen their engagement with smallholder farmers, and contribute to more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural systems.

ACT Fund targets established agri-SMEs that operate at critical points within agricultural value chains and demonstrate the potential to generate both commercial returns and measurable development impact.

We focus on businesses that play a catalytic role in connecting smallholder farmers to markets, enabling value addition, and strengthening supply chain resilience across emerging economies.

We partner with agri-SMEs that:

• Have an established operating track record, typically with at least three years of operations and demonstrated commercial viability;
• Maintain direct and scalable engagement with smallholder farmers through sourcing, service provision, or out grower models;
• Operate within key segments of agricultural value chains, including aggregation, processing, logistics, and export;
• Demonstrate clear growth potential, where access to financing can unlock expansion and increased market participation;
• Show a commitment to sustainability, including the adoption of climate-resilient and regenerative agricultural practices.

Flexible Financing

We design financing solutions aligned with your business:

• Trade finance for seasonal operations
• Working capital for liquidity needs
• Capex financing for expansion
• Structured and blended instruments

Technical Assistance (TA)

Our TA facility complements capital by strengthening your business:

• Operational improvements
• Climate resilience and risk management
• Adoption of regenerative practices
• Market access and certification support

TA is delivered through a cost-sharing model and tailored to business needs.

Growth Partnership

We go beyond financing:

• Strategic guidance
• Long-term partnership
• Access to global networks
• Support in scaling impact