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title: "BlueOrchard Finance"
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# BlueOrchard Finance

BlueOrchard Finance Ltd is a leading global impact investment manager based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is a licensed Swiss asset manager of collective investment schemes, authorized and supervised by FINMA, and is a member of the Schroders Group. Founded in 2001 by initiative of the United Nations, BlueOrchard pioneered commercial microfinance debt investments and has since expanded into multi asset class impact strategies. In Africa, BlueOrchard Finance focuses on financial inclusion and technology enabled financial services, investing in growth stage companies that expand access to credit, savings, and insurance. Based on recent activity, the firm has participated in Series B and later stage venture rounds in fintech and insurtech, including investments in JUMO in South Africa, Naked Insurance in South Africa, and Fido in Ghana. These transactions, totaling 69.5 million dollars between September 2024 and November 2025, reflect a concentrated geographic focus on South Africa and Ghana and a sector focus on digital financial services. BlueOrchard often invests alongside leading development finance institutions and strategic partners, reflecting its role as a trusted partner in blended finance and impact investing. In its African portfolio, co investors have included organizations such as German Investment Corporation, International Finance Corporation, FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank, Yellowwoods, and Hollard Insurance, supporting companies that use technology to improve access to financial products for underserved consumers and small businesses.

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## Summary

BlueOrchard Finance Ltd is a leading global impact investment manager based in Zurich, Switzerland. It is a licensed Swiss asset manager of collective investment schemes, authorized and supervised by FINMA, and is a member of the Schroders Group. Founded in 2001 by initiative of the United Nations, BlueOrchard pioneered commercial microfinance debt investments and has since expanded into multi asset class impact strategies. In Africa, BlueOrchard Finance focuses on financial inclusion and technology enabled financial services, investing in growth stage companies that expand access to credit, savings, and insurance. Based on recent activity, the firm has participated in Series B and later stage venture rounds in fintech and insurtech, including investments in JUMO in South Africa, Naked Insurance in South Africa, and Fido in Ghana. These transactions, totaling 69.5 million dollars between September 2024 and November 2025, reflect a concentrated geographic focus on South Africa and Ghana and a sector focus on digital financial services. BlueOrchard often invests alongside leading development finance institutions and strategic partners, reflecting its role as a trusted partner in blended finance and impact investing. In its African portfolio, co investors have included organizations such as German Investment Corporation, International Finance Corporation, FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank, Yellowwoods, and Hollard Insurance, supporting companies that use technology to improve access to financial products for underserved consumers and small businesses.

## Recorded investments

| Product | URL | Stage | Amount | Date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JUMO | /jumo | Venture (Round not Specified) | 7500000 | 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| MyCredit Ltd | /mycredit-ltd | Debt Financing | 10700000 | 2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Naked Insurance | /naked-insurance | Series B | 38000000 | 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| Fido | /fido | Series B | 24000000 | 2024-09-01T00:00:00.000Z |
| MyCredit Ltd | /mycredit-ltd | Debt Financing | 3000000 | 2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z |

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