Film

Root Capital "Pioneering Finance for Rural Communities"

Watch our 6-minute documentary film to see Root Capital at work. As you travel with us to Guatemala and Nicaragua, you will meet those whose lives we touch.

Additional Resources

Brief Overview A short summary of Root Capital’s mission, model, impact, and growth.

“From Grower to Green Market: Bridging the Rural Finance Gap” Microfinance Insights, September 2007 Root Capital was featured in the journal Microfinance Insights for its unconventional lending approach that is demonstrating the viability of rural grassroots businesses.

“Ashoka Cites Innovation of Root Capital” The prestigious “Ashoka: Innovators for the Public” Award recognizes Root Capital founder William Foote’s successful efforts to help underserved communities in the developing world.

“What Microloans Miss” This article from The New Yorker (March 17, 2008) explains why small-to medium-sized enterprise finance is important, and how it addresses the gap left by microfinance.

“United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Report” Root Capital was featured in this recently released report by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). This report was the result of an international workshop of experts in small and medium enterprise (SME) financing and sustainability from public, private and philanthropic investment communities, as well as Africa-based organizations working on SME financing.

Transatlantic Innovations in Affordable Capital for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The Milken Institute and the German Marshall Fund of the United States highlighted Root Capital for its innovative model that "catalyzes systemic change" in its recently released report on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Finance.