FairCapital is headquartered in Switzerland. We have investment teams in Colombia and Rwanda, with activities and local advisors throughout Latin America and Africa.
Regions
South America
Central America and the Caribbean
Africa
Since 2019
Colombia
Case Study
Since 2020, FairCapital supports a Colombian coffee cooperative which focuses on producing and selling conventional and Fairtrade coffee. The organization was founded in 2012 to support the development of its region.
In addition to its 80 members, it works with 630 certified producers and 500 other suppliers. These non-members have shown a strong loyalty to the cooperative thanks to the high prices paid and the quality of the services and technical assistance provided.
Central America and the Caribbean
Since 2020
Nicaragua
Case Study
Since 2021, FairCapital supports a union of cooperatives based in Nicaragua, composed of 500 small coffee producers (members). Since 1993, it has focused on the production and commercialization of organic and Fairtrade-certified coffee.
Its objective is to support the socio-economic development of the members of the different cooperatives while promoting an entrepreneurial vision. The cooperative notably provides credit services, technical assistance, training, and marketing services for its members. Ultimately, it aims to raise the living standards of all participating producers.
Africa
Since 2022
Ivory Coast
Case Study
Since 2022, FairCapital supports a company based in Ivory Coast that exports cocoa beans and raw cashew nuts. Founded in 2013, it is the subsidiary of a Swiss trading company selling cocoa to the chocolate industry since 2007. On the suppliers’ side, they work with six local farmer cooperatives in Ivory Coast.
The company’s mission is the development of fair and sustainable agriculture supply chains. It especially focuses on establishing strong partnerships as well as guaranteeing transparency between its customers and its suppliers.
Inclusive Supply Chains
FairCapital supports the development of inclusive supply chains. It typically enables responsible European companies to source from Latin America and Africa under fair conditions. FairCapital provides financing and expertise across the entire value chain to empower smallholder farmers, ensuring sustainable practices and fair benefits.
Cacao
Coffee
Cashew Nuts
Exotic Fruits
Spices
Togo
Case Study
FairCapital supports the subsidiary of a Swiss company in Togo, which started its operations in 1999. The organization initially focused on sourcing organic dried pineapple, before expanding into cocoa in 2009.
With a commitment to organic farming and fair trade, it collaborates with over 7'200 smallholder farmers and employs more than 85 staff members.
The company actively promotes sustainable agricultural practices and fair pricing, ensuring that the livelihoods of farmers are supported. Alongside cocoa and soybeans, it also engages in the export of fresh and dried pineapples as well as pineapple juice, and other crops like ginger, turmeric, and bissap.