Cooperation Partners

AfI’s three pillars co-operate with the pioneers and titans of the impact investing and sustainable finance industry both in Europe and the rest of the world. Hereinbelow you can find some of AfI’s key partners.

HANSAINVEST - Hanseatic Investment Company

Hansainvest are one of the leading German service capital management companies for all relevant asset classes. 

Invest in Visions GmbH

Invest in Visions is a German pioneer in impact investments and microfinance.

Lendahand Foundation

The Lendahand Foundation was established in 2014 to support impact investing platform Lendahand in its mission to fight poverty in emerging markets by investing in people and businesses. 

Federal Initiative Impact Investing

As the federal initiative Impact Investing (BIII), we pursue the vision of a regenerative investing and economic activity that respects ecological limits as well as social standards. 

Namra Finance Ltd.

Namra Finance Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arman Financial Services Ltd, which manages the Microfinance business of the group.

Svasti Microfinance

Svasti Microfinance provides access to finance to all sections of society, through the use of smart process design and innovative technology.

Dvara KGFS

Dvara KGFS was incorporated in August 2008 by Dvara Trust, a private trust set up with the mission “to ensure that every individual and every enterprise has complete access to financial services.” 

AYEfin

To provide innovative and customer centered financial services to micro and small businesses through knowledgeable team, effective technology and robust processes, to power their growth into the new-age India.

Asirvad Micro Finance Limited

Beneficiaries were women folk, with poor and low-income group but with high ambitions. Asirvad nurtured it by providing them ‘Income Generating Product’ Loans so that financial stability could be achieved and the financial stability could be sustained.

Bodhi Educational Society

The mission of the Bodhi School is to provide high-quality education to children from impoverished backgrounds in the Narayankhed region of Telangana in India.

Svatantra

We aim to constantly improve our offerings and innovate; encourage the entrepreneurial spirit by extending differential banking solutions and promote financial inclusion. Svatantra Microfin Pvt. Ltd. is a microfinance institution (MFI) that helps its women customers in rural villages become economically self-sustainable by providing micro-loans.

Sonata Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Sonata has set itself a mission to “identify and motivate poor women in a cost-effective way and deliver them micro finance services in an honest, timely and efficient manner.” In the meantime, Sonata commits to be professionally managed, operationally sustainable and financially profitable.

Mikro Kapital

MIKRO KAPITAL Moldova is a non-bank lending organization, on the territory of the Republic of Moldova under the name OCN “Mikro Kapital Company” SRL.

Mufin Green Finance Limited

Mufin Green Finance Limited is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India focused on advancing financial inclusion through green and sustainable financing solutions. The institution primarily supports electric mobility and climate-friendly assets, enabling access to income-generating opportunities while contributing to environmental sustainability.

FINCA Azerbaijan

FINCA Azerbaijan is a licensed microfinance institution focused on promoting financial inclusion by providing responsible loans and financial services to low-income individuals, rural entrepreneurs, and small businesses across Azerbaijan. With a strong focus on technology, transparent practices, and community engagement, the institution supports economic resilience, financial education, and access to essential financial tools for underserved clients.

Fondi BESA

Fondi BESA is a prominent Albanian microfinance institution providing tailored loans and financial services to individuals and small businesses, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth across urban and semi-urban communities.

Business Microcredit IFN SA

Business Microcredit IFN SA is a non-banking financial institution in Romania providing accessible and responsible credit solutions to small and medium enterprises, supporting business growth and local economic activity.

Eskhata Leasing

Eskhata Leasing is a leasing company in Tajikistan providing asset-based financing solutions for businesses and entrepreneurs. The company offers leasing for equipment, special machinery, vehicles, and solar panels, enabling clients to access productive assets through structured lease agreements.

CJSC MDO “HUMO”

A leading microcredit and micro-deposit organisation in Tajikistan focused on expanding access to affordable financial services, supporting rural and underserved communities, and promoting economic inclusion and resilience.

FAST Bank

FAST Bank is a digital-oriented commercial bank in Armenia offering retail and business banking services while embedding responsible and inclusive financial practices into its operations. The institution has incorporated environmental and social risk considerations into its lending processes, supports community development initiatives, and participates in sustainability actions such as financing large-scale tree planting projects.

KAMURJ UCO CJSC

KAMURJ is a well-established microfinance institution in Armenia providing agricultural, business, consumer, and housing loans, with a strong focus on financial inclusion and support to individuals and small enterprises.

CJSC MDO “IMON International”

IMON International is one of Tajikistan’s largest deposit-taking microfinance institutions, offering microloans, deposits, and payment services through a nationwide branch network. The institution plays a key role in expanding access to finance for underserved households, entrepreneurs, and small businesses across urban and rural areas.

Unibank

Unibank is a leading universal bank in Armenia offering a wide range of retail, corporate and SME banking services, including consumer and business loans, deposits, digital and mobile banking solutions. The bank integrates modern financial technologies and responsible practices into its operations and supports financial inclusion, service innovation, and community development across the country.

Testimonials

Those who trust us

“In my opinion, Agents for Impact combines the necessary expertise and passion for sustainability, which is why we have chosen them as partners on our side for plausibility checks of ESG ratings.”
 
Dr. Jörg W. Stotz
•  Management's Spokesperson, HANSAINVEST GmbH
“We are very pleased to partner with Agents for Impact in facilitating loans to microfinance institutions in emerging and developing countries. In addition to their in-depth knowledge and regional expertise, our fund and thus our clients benefit from the Agents’ authentic sustainability strategy towards achieving the SDGs of the Agenda 2030.”
 
 
Edda Schröder
•  Invest in Visions
 
 
“The Management Workshop with the Agents for Impact Rating team was quite interesting and impactful in terms of identifying the scope to bring in more socially and environmentally responsible practices.
 
Dibyajyoti Pattanaik
•  Director, Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd.
“Building on our mission of maximizing the financial well-being of every individual and enterprise in remote rural India, we follow a wealth management approach in providing access to a suite of financial services to our customers, through a high customer touch-point model. Pursuing a clear social mission with sustainable growth strategy, we look forward to kick-starting the SDG partnership with AFI to see how well-tuned our mission is to the UN SDGs, in our sustainability rating results.”
 
Joby C O
•  Former CEO, Dvara KGFS Pvt. Ltd
“Building on our mission of maximizing the financial well-being of every individual and enterprise in remote rural India, we follow a wealth management approach in providing access to a suite of financial services to our customers, through a high customer touch-point model. Pursuing a clear social mission with sustainable growth strategy, we look forward to kick-starting the SDG partnership with AFI to see how well-tuned our mission is to the UN SDGs, in our sustainability rating results.”
 
Arunkumar Padmanabhan
•  CEO, Svasti Microfinance Pvt. Ltd.
“We are very excited to see the outcome of the AFISAR© rating. This is another step towards our mission to maintain and strengthen our sustainability performance in the Indian finance industry.”
 
Raja Vaidyanathan
•  Managing Director, Asirvad Microfinance Ltd.
“We see the AFISAR© rating as a great opportunity to strengthen our market position in the Indian finance industry also in terms of our sustainability performance.”
 
Akhilesh Singh
•  CFO, Sonata Finance Pvt. Ltd.