About the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF):
SPF is a Japanese private foundation established in 1986 to enhance international cooperation. In 2017, SPF announced the formation of Asia Women Impact Fund (AWIF), which aims to invest up to USD 100 million from its endowment to work towards a future where all women in Asia are empowered to reach their full potential. The fund aims to realize this vision by making investments to achieve favorable outcomes for women across Asia and to support women entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. For additional information, please visit:
https://www.spf.org/en/
About the Beacon Fund:
Seeded by Patamar Capital, the Beacon Fund is the culmination of many years of engaging with and investing in female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia through a number of impact investing funds. This led the Beacon team to identify a significant opportunity amongst the “missing middle” of firms which are too small for private equity, too big for microfinance, do not fit the growth profile of venture capital and are underserved by banks. The Beacon Fund’s initial focus will be on debt products, which tend to be a better fit for the moderate-growth, cash-flow positive businesses that the fund targets. Through its strategy, Beacon hopes to shine a light on alternative models of investing and entrepreneurial success. For additional information, please visit:
https://beaconfund.com/