FINCA INTERNATIONAL INC

FINCA Kosovo - FINCA Kosovo has been operating for over 25 years and adheres to FINCA International's mission of ending poverty through sustainable and scalable solutions inspired by the insights and needs of people in the communities where they live and work. FINCA Kosovo, managed under FINCA Impact Network (FIF), is an unconventional community-based bank that profitably and responsibly provides innovative and impactful financial services that enable low-income individuals and communities to invest in their futures. In 2024, FINCA Kosovo provided financial services through 32 branches and served about 34,569 clients. The products and services offered included agriculture and business loans, women start-up loans, loans for home improvement, car purchase and registration financial facilities. Small business owners and farmers comprised the majority of its customers. The gross portfolio was $104 million US Dollars, with $98 million disbursed though 26,463 loans. The average loan size was of $3,690 US Dollars, and female borrowers represented 33.1% of the total clientele. FINCA Kosovo is also committed to serving the community through Social Responsibility activities underscoring their belief that environmental consciousness, ethical business practices, philanthropy, and economic empowerment are interconnected components that collectively contribute to a sustainable and socially responsible business model. Specifically, activities carried out through this subsidiary in 2024 included: training targeted to clients' groups across the country through its Learning and Development Center, participating in the traditional Honey Fair, forging the collaboration with the Autism Association, hosting internship programs, hosting the spring career fair, and becoming a member of the CSR Kosovo community. FINCA Kosovo is certified by the SMART Campaign for 'Customer Protection MicroFinanza Rating (MFR) with Client Protection Certification. Both of these recognitions reflect FINCA Kosovo's commitment to continue upholding industry-leading client protection standards in providing responsible finance and high ethical standards in the treatment of its clients.

361 by FINCA - Overview: 361 by FINCA is a digital B2B technology platform re-inventing microfinance. By leveraging event-based architecture and smart contract technology, 361 by FINCA enables financial service providers to digitize their operations and deliver configurable, low-cost credit products. This increases the relevance and reach of financial service providers, ultimately unlocking opportunity for the millions of micro-entrepreneurs who are currently held back by lack of access to affordable productive credit. 361 empowers providers to introduce new products (renewal loans, micro-insurance) and features (repayment holidays, cashback incentives) more quickly, while reducing operating costs. This makes credit simpler and more affordable - especially for women and smallholder farmers - empowering them to grow their businesses, build financial health, and create sustainable livelihoods for their families and communities. 2024 Milestones: In 2024, 361 by FINCA reached several key milestones. Ikigai Digital was selected as the platform build partner after a competitive review of nine system integrators, and 361 by FINCA leadership recruitment progressed to near completion, including the search for a Chief Technology Officer. Loan product pilots were initiated and monitored in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia to eventually be coded as smart contracts onto the 361 Platform. Further, pre-build planning activities were completed, including defining agile workflows, MVP definitions, and build squad planning. Fundraising efforts also advanced to secure resources for both proof of concept and future scale, with active engagement of global donors and development finance institutions. Plan for 2025: Looking ahead, 361 will build and launch its platform MVP in partnership with Ikigai Digital, and potential partner Thought Machine Vault. The Platform will first launch in FINCA Malawi, with expansion planned to additional FINCA subsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa and to third-party partners. The MVP will digitize loan origination and renewal for individual and group customers, while establishing the differentiated architecture needed for faster product and feature innovation. In addition to building core platform capabilities and systems integrations, the team will be focused on operating model and regulatory engagement to ensure sustainable adoption.