Objectives

To create social and financial value for investors and micro-entrepreneurs by combining strong micro finance operating and financial sector experience with a rigorous but creative investment approach. Bellwether shall work with a wide range of micro finance organisations, including young and promising programmes, which focus on both structural poverty alleviation and financial sustainability. Through working with these micro finance organisations Bellwether will contribute to an increased access to financial services of underserved groups across India irrespective of creed, caste or gender.


		OBJECTIVES

		To utilize the Fund’s extensive contacts and experience in both the microfinance and mainstream financial sectors in India and abroad to carve out dynamic niches for high potential start up and early stage MFIs. To provide the necessary resources, both financial and strategic, to enable financially viable MFIs to scale up their operations and/or transform themselves in to responsible, regulated entities. Deliver a competitive financial return along with a significant social return to its investors.

		MISSION STATEMENT
		MISSION STATEMENT

		To create social and financial value for investors and micro-entrepreneurs by combining strong micro finance operating and financial sector experience with a rigorous but creative investment approach. Bellwether shall work with a wide range of micro finance organisations, including young and promising programmes, which focus on both structural poverty alleviation and financial sustainability. Through working with these micro finance organisations Bellwether will contribute to an increased access to financial services of underserved groups across India irrespective of creed, caste or gender.