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BlueOrchard

Q: When was BlueOrchard last fund created?

BlueOrchard last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Debt fund / PE

Founded

2001

AUM

$5 000 M

Location

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Region of investment

Australia and others Asia Africa Europe South America Middle East North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 September, 2026

Profile

BlueOrchard is an impact investor based in Zurich, established in 2001. The firm is majority-owned by Schroders since 2019 and manages $5 billion in assets across more than 100 countries. It has a team composed of professionals with deep expertise in financial and impact investment sectors. BlueOrchard differentiates itself as a pioneer in microfinance and impact investment, focusing on combining social and environmental impact with financial returns.

The firm invests in sectors such as climate finance, microfinance, and other impact-related areas. Their typical investment checks vary, serving financial institutions that channel finance to small and medium-sized enterprises across emerging markets. BlueOrchard reaches more than 750 financial institutions globally and operates in over 100 emerging and frontier markets. The Climate Action Mobilisation Fund recently raised $250 million, with notable LPs such as Aviva Investors and Japan's Daido Life Insurance Company.

Notable investments include implementing climate finance solutions and aiding institutional access to emerging markets. BlueOrchard co-operates with institutions like British International Investment and FinDev Canada to drive meaningful climate impact in developing regions.

Industry

Energy InsurTech Fintech CleanTech ClimateTech Financial Services

BlueOrchard Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Climate Action Mobilisation Fund	Private Equity (PE) Debt fund	Financial Services Energy CleanTech ClimateTech		South America Africa Asia	$5-10 m	$250 M	September 2026

Contacts

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Title

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Lado Jobava Vice President | Senior Investment Officer

Vice President | Senior Investment Officer

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Stanislav Denissov Principal Investment Officer

Principal Investment Officer

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FAQs about BlueOrchard

Is BlueOrchard a venture capital or private equity firm?

BlueOrchard is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It writes tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is BlueOrchard located?

BlueOrchard is located in Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

When was BlueOrchard founded?

BlueOrchard was founded in 2001.

What sectors and industries does BlueOrchard invest in?

BlueOrchard invests in companies and startups in Energy, InsurTech, Fintech, CleanTech, ClimateTech, Financial Services.

What is BlueOrchard geographical focus of investments?

BlueOrchard invests in companies and startups in Australia and others, Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Middle East, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does BlueOrchard typically invest in?

BlueOrchard invests in companies and startups at .

What is the usual amount of BlueOrchard investment?

BlueOrchard usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for BlueOrchard?

BlueOrchard has around $5 000m assets under management.

When was BlueOrchard last fund created?

BlueOrchard last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-15

Is BlueOrchard impact investor?

Yes, BlueOrchard is impact investor.

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