Root Capital

Root Capital empowers rural agricultural enterprises in underserved regions by offering tailored loans, financial training, and capacity building to increase productivity and resilience. Serving smallholder farmers and their cooperatives, Root Capital targets businesses that incorporate gender diversity and climate adaptation, with nearly half its portfolio involving women-led or gender-inclusive companies. It operates in over 20 countries, reaching millions of farming families with the dual goal of improving livelihoods and building more sustainable, climate-resilient rural economies. Root Capital has disbursed more than $1.5 billion in financing since inception and continues to innovate on...