Schroders has acquired a majority stake in BlueOrchard, a leading impact investment manager.
BlueOrchard, the pioneer in microfinance and impact investing, manages approximately $3.5 billion in assets and operates in emerging and frontier markets worldwide. The firm offers investors impact investment solutions across multiple asset classes, including private and public debt, private equity, and sustainable infrastructure and is an expert in innovative blended finance mandates. Founded in 2001, it was the world’s first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments.