Insitor Fund
Insitor Fund is a venture capital firm focused on providing financing to early-stage social enterprises that enhance access to essential services for low-income households in emerging markets. With a strong emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, education, clean energy, water sanitation, and affordable housing, the firm invests between $0.1 million and $10 million in its portfolio companies. Insitor Fund aims to make a meaningful social impact by supporting businesses that address critical needs in regions like the Mekong Delta and the Indian subcontinent. The firm typically takes a lead investor role and prefers to be actively involved in its investments, often seeking board membership to contribute its expertise in both business development and social impact. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Singapore, Insitor Fund operates additional offices in Phnom Penh, Myanmar, and New Delhi.
SolarHome Pte. Ltd. focuses on providing solar energy solutions for off-grid households in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, the company installs integrated solar energy systems and appliances in customers' homes. It employs a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model, allowing users to make monthly payments that align with their existing energy expenses. This approach includes "rent-to-own" plans, making solar technology more accessible to lower-income households. SolarHome addresses a significant market, with approximately 27 million households in the region lacking access to electricity, and operates in countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The company aims to create a positive social impact by facilitating the adoption of renewable energy in these underserved communities.
SolarHome Pte. Ltd. focuses on providing solar energy solutions for off-grid households in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, the company installs integrated solar energy systems and appliances in customers' homes. It employs a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model, allowing users to make monthly payments that align with their existing energy expenses. This approach includes "rent-to-own" plans, making solar technology more accessible to lower-income households. SolarHome addresses a significant market, with approximately 27 million households in the region lacking access to electricity, and operates in countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Indonesia. The company aims to create a positive social impact by facilitating the adoption of renewable energy in these underserved communities.
Alliance for Microfinance in Myanmar Ltd is a microfinance institution based in Mandalay, Myanmar, established in 2014. It primarily provides financial services and education to low-income households, with a particular focus on supporting women entrepreneurs. The institution operates as a for-profit entity while adhering to principles of social performance management, aiming to promote client protection through its endorsement of the Smart Campaign. Alliance for Microfinance aspires to comply with the Universal Standards for Social Performance Management, which highlights its commitment to social impact alongside financial sustainability. Founded through a partnership between FIDES of Switzerland and BASIX of India, Alliance aims to play a significant role in the emerging microfinance sector of Myanmar, contributing to poverty alleviation and economic growth.