Amsterdam-based investment manager Triple Jump, acting on behalf of ASN Impact Investors’ ASN Microkredietpool (AMP), has signed a €5 million term sheet with Kashf Foundation, one of Pakistan’s pioneering microfinance institutions. The financing agreement is designed to advance financial inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for low-income households, particularly women entrepreneurs who form the backbone of Kashf’s mission.
The funding highlights ASN Microkredietpool’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth in emerging markets, while reinforcing Kashf Foundation’s reputation as a leading player in empowering marginalized communities through access to responsible financial services. The collaboration is expected to enhance Kashf’s ability to scale its outreach, broaden its portfolio of microfinance solutions, and strengthen its role as a catalyst for social and financial empowerment across Pakistan.
As part of this agreement, Kashf Foundation’s leadership team, including CEO Roshaneh Zafar, CFO Shahzad Iqbal, and Head of Finance Syed Yasir Arjumand, visited Triple Jump’s Amsterdam office. The visit marked a significant moment in celebrating the partnership and provided an opportunity for both organizations to reaffirm their shared vision of combining financial innovation with social impact.
Speaking on the occasion, ASN Impact Investors Fund Manager Sascha Noe acknowledged Kashf Foundation’s consistent efforts in adapting to the needs of its clients while raising awareness about women’s issues in Pakistan. He noted that Kashf’s unique approach extends beyond financial services, with initiatives such as using television programming to highlight social challenges and empower women through innovative platforms. This dual strategy of financial and social engagement has made Kashf a standout institution within the global microfinance community.
The partnership also underscores the importance of aligning international capital with local expertise to deliver scalable impact. With Triple Jump and ASN Impact Investors’ backing, Kashf will be able to expand its lending programs, improve financial literacy, and continue creating pathways for underserved women and households to build sustainable livelihoods. This is particularly significant in a country where access to formal financial services remains a challenge for many, especially in rural and peri-urban areas.
Over the years, Kashf Foundation has distinguished itself as more than just a microfinance provider. Its focus on empowering women entrepreneurs, promoting gender equity, and driving community development has positioned it as a model institution in Pakistan’s financial ecosystem. The new financing arrangement strengthens this legacy and ensures that more families benefit from responsible financial products that are tailored to their needs.
For Triple Jump and ASN Impact Investors, the collaboration reaffirms their broader mission of channeling investments into markets and institutions that drive measurable social outcomes. By partnering with Kashf, they are not only investing in financial services but also in the long-term prosperity of communities that have historically been excluded from mainstream financial systems.
This strategic alignment represents a win for all stakeholders involved: Kashf Foundation gains resources to further its outreach, international investors see their capital deployed in meaningful impact-driven ventures, and low-income households in Pakistan gain tools to improve their economic resilience.
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