IAMFI Summary

The International Association of Microfinance Investors (IAMFI)
355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
www.iamfi.com

  • IAMFI is a global membership organization dedicated to supporting commercially oriented microfinance investors.
  • IAMFI was established in late 2007 by a diverse group of leading microfinance investors who believe that commercial capital can be a positive force in bringing financial services to the world’s unbanked poor.
  • IAMFI is headquartered in New York City.
  • IAMFI is led by an international Board of Directors of leading microfinance professionals representing all sectors of the industry, and managed by executive director Joan E. Trant and supporting staff.
  • IAMFI’s mission is to address the needs of commercially oriented microfinance investors by:
    • Providing credible, comprehensive and timely information on the microfinance industry from an independent perspective
    • Conducting research on investment topics not currently being assessed
    • Hosting events for members to discuss interests and concerns
    • Facilitating dialogue among all sector actors
    • Engaging with influencers to create an enabling environment for microfinance investing
  • IAMFI offers programs and services to meet the specific needs of current and potential microfinance investors. Eligible members include: Limited Partners (institutions that invest in a microfinance investment vehicle (MIV) rather than directly through a microfinance institution), General Partners (public and private entities that manage a fund or MIV) and Service Providers (public and private entities that help advise, structure, consult or broker microfinance investments).
  • Member-driven programs and services include:
    • Comprehensive, interactive information portal
    • Proprietary research
    • Educational and networking conferences and events
    • Community to promote dialogue among investors and industry players
    • Activities to foster transparent and timely information about microfinance
  • IAMFI has received start-up capital from Founding Members DOEN Foundation of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Gray Matters Capital of Georgia, USA, and Omidyar Network of California, USA.
  • IAMFI has also received financial support from Founding Members Gray Ghost Ventures, Plainfield Asset Management LLC, Rockefeller Foundation, TIAA-CREF and Triodos Investment Management BV.
  • Parties interested in membership may contact Joan Trant at jtrant@iamfi.com. Membership is contingent upon IAMFI’s vetting process, which includes verification of prospects’ self-assessed member type, entity type and microfinance activity.

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