Global Supply Chain Support Fund by Aavishkaar Capital: Pioneering Impact Investment for Sustainable Growth
In a significant move towards sustainable development and responsible investing, Aavishkaar Capital has launched the Global Supply Chain Support Fund. This groundbreaking fund is designed to prioritize investing in Asia and Africa with the mandate of supporting SMEs operating in global supply chains and committed to producing their products and services in an environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive manner. The Fund seeks to deliver commercially viable financial returns alongside positive social impact. As a leader in impact investing, Aavishkaar Capital continues to pave the way for innovative investment solutions that create lasting positive change.
Global Supply Chain Support Fund, is an USD 250 Million Impact Support Fund and the eighth fund, managed by Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), an Aavishkaar Group company and a global pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, and set up in partnership with KfW, a German state-owned development bank. It is an active fund that has already invested in companies across Asia and Africa.
The mission of the fund is to support and scale mid-size businesses. GSCSF exists to fuel the growth of high-potential SMEs, driving them toward global success through strategic financing. The GSC Support Fund has made 8 investments till date in 2025. They are Agrostar-INI Farms (India), Hela Apparels (Kenya), Balaji EPZ (Kenya), Jumps Auto Industries (India), Midland Bank (Bangladesh), Privamnuts EPZ (Kenya), Poshs Metal (India) and Horizon Max (Dubai, UAE).
GSCSF exists to fuel the growth of high-potential MSMEs, driving them toward global success through strategic financing
The Vision Behind Global Supply Chain Support Fund:
Backed by Aavishkaar Capital, a pioneering impact investment firm dedicated to fostering sustainable development by supporting enterprises, the focus of the Global Supply Chain Support Fund is to strengthen critical supply chains and deliver scalable solutions in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, ethical textile and apparel industry, and essential services, across underserved markets in Asia and Africa.
Our team collaborates deeply with portfolio companies to build their operational capabilities, enhance sustainability practices, and ensure strong environmental, social, and governance standards are embedded throughout their operations. By combining financial expertise with a dedicated partnership model, we enable our portfolio businesses to create resilient, inclusive, and lasting value for the communities they serve.
Why GSC Support Fund?
The GSC Support Fund enables the following
–Global Market Access: Beyond capital, we connect SMEs to international buyers and export opportunities.
–Institutionalization Support: Governance frameworks, ESG compliance, and best operational practices.
–Flexible End Use: We fund capital expenditure, working capital, new product and market development and other strategic initiatives.
Where Capital meets Impact: Our Focus
GSC Support Fund isn’t just about capital deployment – it’s a partnership to build the next generation of ethical, globally competitive suppliers. Typically these are the descriptors of our fund focus.
-Geographic Focus: Africa & SE Asia
-$2m-$5m: Typical investment size
-Investment Type: Structured credit
-Outcome Focus: Sustainable growth with measurable impact
Reimagining Global Supply Chains Through Finance:
As global buyers demand ethical production, we bridge the gap between financial success and social responsibility. Supported by KfW and aligned with 17 SDGs, our fund invests in high impact sectors like-Food and Agritech, Green Manufacturing, Automotive & Auto Ancillaries, Logistics and Supply Chain and Renewables & Climate
Investment Thesis:
Our investment thesis is on the Global Supply Chain Compliance where the fund proactively assists businesses by empowering and enabling MSMEs with limited or no access to traditional sources of financing, by providing non-dilutive capital, on Risk Mitigation where the fund provides a mix of stock, quasi-equity, and debt to invest throughout the capital structure and Global Competence where we help businesses to have the opportunity to build ‘local champions,’ i.e. national or regional leaders in Global Supply Chain compliant export operations, thereby expanding the prospect for exits to greater private equity firms and strategic investors.
Why Our Structured Credit Stands Apart: Banking Where Traditional Lenders Won’t
While each of our credit strategies has a distinct investment objective and risk & return profile, they are all grounded in Aavishkaar Capital’s unified investment philosophy. Prioritize Global Supply Chain principles, risk management, and consistency.
Our investment attributes:
-Global Supply Chain focus: Pursue gender-inclusive & climate-smart businesses, in addition to Global Supply Chain compliance.
–Resilient business model: Demonstrated revenue traction and customer validation with potential to scale.
–Promising competitive advantage: Competitive advantage in delivering services with large addressable local and overseas demand.
-Dedicated management teams: Ability to scale and strong intent to improve Global Supply Chain standing.
-Fitting portfolio construct: Alignment with GSC Support Fund’s target portfolio to manage portfolio risk.
Our Edge:
GSC Support Fund is mandated to cater to the capital needs of thriving MSMEs that struggle to secure financing from traditional banks.
Future Focused Financing: We assess businesses based on their ability to generate predictable cash flows and profits in the future, rather than relying solely on historical performance.
Holistic Evaluation: We recognize the value of intangible assets and soft collateral such as management quality, long-term customer relationships, and intellectual property, in addition to hard assets and personal net worth.
Flexible Capital: Our capital is flexible and can meet your various business needs, including capital expenditure, expansion, working capital, and new market entry. We provide financing in multiple jurisdictions.
Bespoke & Customized: We go beyond the philosophy of “one size fits all”. Our investments are structured to align with the growth needs and repayment capacity of each business.
Value Beyond Capital: Beyond financial support, we technically assist passionate businesses to institutionalize.
Catalyzing Positive Change:
The Global Supply Chain Support Fund by Aavishkaar Capital and KfW represents a bold step forward in the evolution of impact investing. By aligning financial returns with global supply chains, the fund is driving a new era of sustainable growth and innovation. As more investors recognize the value of supply chain integration, the Fund serves as a beacon of responsible investing, inspiring others to join the movement towards a more sustainable and equitable world.
To know more write to supplychainfund@aavishkaar.in