Beyond Capital
Beyond Capital is a nonprofit organization based in New York that focuses on impact investing in for-profit, early-stage companies across East Africa and India. Established in 2009, it aims to enhance the quality of life for consumers in low-income communities by investing in businesses that improve access to healthcare, sanitation, clean energy, agriculture, food security, and financial inclusion. While the organization seeks to achieve market-rate financial returns, its nonprofit structure allows it to prioritize its social mission alongside financial goals, aligning its investments with a commitment to fostering positive social change.
Sanergy
Debt Financing in 2012
Sanergy, established in 2010, operates in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on providing affordable and accessible sanitation solutions in urban slums. The company constructs and franchises low-cost sanitation centers offering toilets and hot showers, which are financed through local microfinance banks. Sanergy collects and processes human waste daily, converting it into biogas for electricity generation and organic fertilizer for sale to farms. Additionally, it collects organic waste from local businesses, transforming it into insect-based animal feed. By creating a circular economy, Sanergy promotes hygiene, reduces environmental pollution, and empowers local entrepreneurs.
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