BlueOrchard’s Philipp Mueller plans continental investments of up to $70m
Schroders Group’s impact investment arm is seeking to raise over $350m to benefit MSMEs worldwide.
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▪ BlueOrchard’s Philipp Mueller plans continental investments of up to $70m
▪ Schroders Group’s impact investment arm is seeking to raise over $350m to benefit MSMEs worldwide.
▪ https://www.africabusinessplus.com/en/806180/blueorchards-philipp-mueller-plans-continental-investments-of-up-to-70m/
“Our investments in Africa will be up to 20% of the final size of the fund,” a BlueOrchard spokesperson told Jeune Afrique Business+. The vehicle is designed to support MSMEs confronted with the Covid crisis, with a fifth of the commitments expected to represent $70m. Over $140m was raised in the first round, which should serve as a springboard towards a final goal of $350m.
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