Root Capital Overview
- Service
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Lender
- Year Founded
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1999
- Professionals
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8
- Financed Companies
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11
- Financings
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12
Root Capital General Information
Description
Root Capital is an impact investment firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It provides a variety of loan products as well as financial advisory services. The firm specializes in lending to rural small and medium enterprises that are unable to secure financing from commercial banks. Root Capital was founded in 1999 and lends capital, delivers financial training and strengthens market connections for small and growing agricultural businesses.
Contact Information
Website
www.rootcapital.orgYear Founded
Corporate Office
- 245 Main Street
- 2nd Floor
- Cambridge, MA 02142
- United States
Root Capital Financings
| Company Name | Financing Date | Debt/Deal Date | Debt/Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FamilyWall | Jun 2024 | ||
| Oyster Agribusiness | Aug 2023 | ||
| Afrimac | Jun 2019 | ||
| Lafaza | Dec 2016 | ||
| Vester Oil Mills | Jan 2015 | ||
| Sarura Commodities | Mar 2014 | ||
| African Cereals Exploitation Company of Senegal | Jan 2013 | ||
| The Joseph Initiative | Jan 2013 | ||
| Gulu Agricultural Development Company | Aug 2011 | ||
| AgroMantaro | May 2011 |
Root Capital Co-Lenders (6)
| Lender | Lender Type | Lender Location | Total Shared Financings | Last Shared Financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen Fund | Lender | New York, NY | 1 | |
| AgDevCo | Lender | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Common Fund For Commodities | Lender | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Impact Assets | Lender | Bethesda, MD | ||
| Lending For African Farming | Other Service Provider Type | 1 | ||
| responsAbility Investments | Mezzanine | Zurich, Switzerland | 1 |
Root Capital Investment Preferences
| Preferred Industries | Preferred Verticals | Preferred Deal Types | Geographic Preferences | Transaction Amount |
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Root Capital FAQs
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When was Root Capital founded?
Root Capital was founded in 1999.
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Where is Root Capital headquartered?
Root Capital is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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What is the size of Root Capital?
Root Capital total number of employees/professionals is 8.
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What service provider type is Root Capital?
Root Capital's service provider type is Lender.
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What companies has Root Capital invested in or acquired?
Root Capital has invested in or acquired companies like Oyster Agribusiness, Simgo, and Vester Oil Mills.
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