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KfW is one of the world’s leading promotional banks. Since 1948 KfW has been committed to improving economic, social and ecological living conditions all around the world on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany and the federal states. To do this, it supplied funds totalling EUR 111.3 billion in 2023 alone; of this total, 67% was spent on measures aimed at protecting the climate and the environment. KfW has no retail branches and does not hold any customer deposits. It funds its promotional business in a responsible manner and almost entirely via the international capital markets. In 2023 it raised EUR 90.2 billion for this purpose. In Germany, KfW Group has offices in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Bonn and Cologne. Its global network includes around 80 local and representative offices. The people behind KfW The success of KfW is based above all on the expertise and motivation of its employees. As a company at the interface between politics and the economy, KfW offers its staff a wide range of responsibilities, as well as the opportunity to work abroad. KfW supports the development of its employees through expert leadership as well as target-oriented qualification and further training. In addition, a particular focus is placed on work-life balance and equal opportunities for each staff member. In addition to child care based on employee needs, flexibility in terms of time and space plays a central role. For many years now, the Hertie Foundation has certified KfW as a family-friendly company in the “Career and Family” audit. Furthermore, KfW is one of the 100 most popular employers in Germany. KfW offers competitive and performance-based remuneration and extensive social benefits. Website: https://www.kfw.de/kfw.de-2.html Career at KfW: https://www.kfw.de/KfW-Group/Career/ Imprint and disclaimer https://www.kfw.de/KfW-Group/Imprint.html

FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. As a leading impact investor, our mission is to create a more sustainable future through private sector investments in over 80 developing countries and emerging economies across the globe. Not only do we create and support jobs by investing in ambitious projects and entrepreneurs, we also focus on generating income and long-term business growth with the aim of making the world a better place than it was when we first started. By taking on investments that commercial parties are not willing to risk, we are able to serve those in more dire need of financial assistance, providing much-needed liquidity especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We focus on three sectors that provide high development impact: financial institutions; energy; and agribusiness, food, and water. Our committed portfolio reaches over EUR 10.4 billion across over 80 countries, making FMO one of the larger bilateral private sector development banks in the world. Thanks to our 50+ years of success in these high-risk markets, we can generate more funding for customers, while contributing to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on reducing inequality, leading climate action change, and driving economic growth. To learn more about we provide capital for entrepreneurs in developing economies, please visit fmo.nl.

Profit or impact? No need to choose. BlueOrchard is a global impact investment manager, pioneering impact investing since 2001. Our mission is to harness the power of finance to generate lasting positive impact for people and the planet. With over $4 billion in assets under management, we have been at the forefront of driving change in emerging and frontier markets. From launching the world's first microfinance fund to pioneering innovative investment solutions, we are committed to creating measurable and meaningful impact. Join us in shaping a more sustainable future.