What is Incofin?
Incofin is a global leader in impact investing, driven by a simple yet powerful belief: when people get access to capital—not just handouts—they can grow businesses, strengthen communities, and build better futures. Long before “impact investing” became a buzzword, Incofin was already crafting portfolios rooted in integrity, built to last, and designed to create meaningful change. Today, with $1.1 billion in assets under management and investments spanning over 50 countries, Incofin backs ideas, people, and businesses that push the world forward.
Main Benefits of Investing with Incofin
Incofin’s approach offers a mix of financial performance and purposeful impact. Here’s a snapshot of what they bring to the table:
- $4.8 billion invested since 1992
- Over 50 countries with current investments
- $1.1 billion in assets under management (AUM)
- Majority-owned by its own team, ensuring independence and alignment
- Funds designed for diverse investor needs—capital preservation, long-term growth, or risk-adjusted returns
- Clear, measurable impact embedded in every investment
Focus Areas Driving Real Change
Incofin zeroes in on three essential sectors where outcomes truly matter. These aren’t just investment opportunities—they’re pathways to empowerment and resilience. The focus areas include:
- Inclusive Finance: Empowering small entrepreneurs to thrive
- Sustainable Food: Building agriculture and food supply chains with smallholder farmers
- Clean Water: Expanding access to safe, affordable water for communities
With teams embedded in local markets, Incofin gains the insight, pipeline access, and accountability needed to drive lasting results.
Independent by Design
What sets Incofin apart? Its independence. The firm is majority-owned by its own team, who also invest in the funds they create for clients. This structure gives Incofin the freedom to stay selective, principled, and fully aligned with the outcomes it pursues—balancing performance with purpose. It’s a model that fosters trust and long-term commitment to impact.
Who Invests with Incofin?
Incofin’s investors are a diverse group of development funds, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, alternative investment funds, foundations, family offices, and retail investors. While many are based in Europe, the collective impact reaches far beyond, thanks to partnerships that span the globe. Together, they support emerging and frontier market entrepreneurs shaping a better future.
Incofin’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty – Empowering 34.5 million entrepreneurs
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Supporting smallholder farmers in sustainable food systems
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Enabling 8.5 million people to access safe drinking water
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Driving financial inclusion and entrepreneurship
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting sustainable agriculture and resource use
Corporate Governance and Commitment
Incofin Investment Management NV operates as a public limited company under Belgian law and is regulated by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA). Since 2014, it holds an AIFM license, ensuring prudential oversight and compliance. This governance framework supports Incofin’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible investment management—making it unlike any other investment firm out there.
