About

MCE Social Capital is a nonprofit impact investing firm established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The organization focuses on providing flexible capital to enterprises committed to generating sustainable livelihoods in emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on supporting women and environmental initiatives. MCE utilizes an innovative loan guarantee model, leveraging philanthropic guarantees from individuals and foundations to mobilize capital for investments in financial service providers (FSPs) and small and growing businesses (SGBs). ? What's on Offer: MCE offers debt financing to:? Financial Service Providers (FSPs): Institutions that offer financial services such as microloans, savings accounts, and insurance to underserved populations, primarily focusing on women and rural borrowers. ? Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs): Enterprises in sectors like agriculture, water and sanitation, and clean energy that create sustainable jobs and improve livelihoods in rural economies. ?

Eligibility

• To be considered for financing, organizations should:
• Have a clear mission to generate sustainable livelihoods and improve the well-being of underserved populations.
• Prioritize services or products that benefit women and rural populations.
• Show a viable business model with the potential for financial sustainability and growth.
• For SGBs, engage in practices that promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience.