National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives (Zenkyoren)

About the fund

BlueOrchard's Orchard 2025 is a $140 million fixed income fund that invests in bonds issued by entities in emerging markets across Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia. The fund provides capital to facilitate economic development and financial inclusion in underserved regions while offering institutional investors exposure to diversified emerging market debt instruments. It maintains a dual focus on generating competitive financial returns and creating positive social impact through sustainable development. The strategy is backed by prominent Japanese institutional investors, including Zenkyoren, demonstrating its appeal to insurance companies seeking both risk-adjusted returns and impact outcomes in their fixed income allocations.