AVPN is the only comprehensive social investor network in Asia. It is one of the main creators of ecosystems for the Investing for Impact sector, with over 500 members all around the world. AVPN’s mission is to catalyze the movement towards a more strategic, collaborative approach focused on the results of the social investment, ensuring that resources are deployed as efficiently as possible to address the main social challenges faced by Asia today and in the future.

We are a matching grant facility operating in the Lao PDR. We provide matching grants (50%) to companies operating in Laos that are looking to retain the services of third party business development service (BDS) providers to make improvements to their business, and to grow.

Since its inception in 2015, ANGIN has established the largest network of investors (both individuals and institutions) in Indonesia engaged in early-stage
investment. ANGIN’s core business is to act as a bridge, connecting and facilitating direct investment between our clients and entrepreneurs.

<p>Armstrong Asset Management manages the Armstrong South East Asia Clean Energy Fund, a private equity fund that invests in small-scale renewable energy generation, clean water supply, waste recycling, and energy efficiency.</p>

The Artha Impact team has been working since 2007 as the impact investing arm of Rianta Capital, which is a dedicated advisory to the Singh Family Trust. Through this initiative, they have been running a series of programs designed to invest, catalyze and convene around the promise of supporting meaningful business interventions for impact in India. Today they hold a robust portfolio of direct early/growth stage investments and a small handful of impact funds in the country. Their sectors of focus include (but have not been limited to) agriculture, healthcare and livelihoods.

<p>The Artha Venture Challenge supports early stage social entrepreneurs in India who are given the opportunity to pitch for up to INR 6 million of funding if matched with the equivalent or more in co-investment. Artha may either lead or simply match any transaction. In addition, the selected enterprises get access to business support, networks and mentoring. The challenge also involves Villgro which provides the incubation support, mentoring and networking support.</p>

Lightrock India oversees and manages investment vehicles focused on early stage small and medium-sizeds in India that seek commercial returns in sectors providing essential services and increasing market access to underserved communities. It provides early stage venture capital to teams building innovative, disruptive businesses that provide access to capital, markets, and essential services and invests across stages with a strong thematic focus and a systemic lens towards building ecosystems.
Lightrock India manages investments of SONG, LGT Impact, Aspada and Lightrock.

<p>The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) provides financial and non-financial services to small and cottage companies. Credit facilities are sourced from BSCIC's own fund, banks and financial institutions. BSCIC is committed to the governmental agenda, currently focusing on digitalization.</p>

<p>B Corp Asia is a coalition that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the non-profit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, thus building a community of like-minded companies.</p>

<p>Beyond Capital is an impact investment fund that invests in for-profit social enterprises in India and East Africa. In addition, Beyond Capital provides management assistance, mentoring and expert advisory services. It typically invests between USD 25,000 and USD 100,000.</p>