COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals

COLEAD joins Kampani: a strategic partnership to bolster sustainable development goals

We are pleased to announce that COLEAD has become a shareholder in Kampani, an impact-focused investment fund specializing in long term financing of SMEs and cooperatives in the agri-sector. This strategic alignment supports our mission to amplify the agricultural sector’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (S DGs). Kampani addresses the investment needs of businesses in the “missing middle”, offering funding between €100,000 and €500,000, with a strong focus on long-term growth, social impact, and sustainable agricultural practices. Current shareholders include among others leading organizations such as Oxfam, Alterfin, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Trias, the King Baudouin Foundation, Solidarité Internationale pour le Développement et l’Investissement (SIDI) and Rikolto (formerly known as Vredeseilanden).

This partnership is a natural fit for COLEAD, providing substantial opportunities to increase our visibility and reinforce our role within the technical assistance ecosystem associated with impact funds for small scale farming in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through Kampani’s expertise and extensive network, COLEAD can further support its investee companies in advancing sustainable practices. Our combined commitment to sustainability, coupled with COLEAD’s technical and market expertise, allows us to deliver value beyond financial capital by providing comprehensive support in technical and governance aspects.

Additionally, this partnership may also open the door for future investments from Kampani in companies that COLEAD supports through its development programmes, such as Fit For Market Plus (FFM+), funded by the EU and the OACPS. By aligning investment opportunities with the sustainable practices promoted under COLEAD’s programmes, we can enhance the capacity of small producers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access both technical assistance and growth capital. This combined support can be pivotal in empowering these businesses to scale sustainably and expand their impact on food security, employment, and environmental stewardship.

As we advance this collaboration, COLEAD is excited to help Kampani-backed businesses thrive, providing access to our extensive knowledge base in the agri-food sector and sustainable development. Together, we aim to foster more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems.

Stay tuned for updates on our joint projects and the tangible impacts this partnership will have on the ground.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.