Impact Investment Advances Inclusive Finance for ClimateSmart Agriculture
Investors working with Verqor see financial access as an essential tool in making agriculture more sustainable, and they view the investment relationship as fundamentally collaborative. Verqor connects farmers in Mexico with vital financing, inputs, and buyers using a digital interface and by managing payments. Farmers in Mexico face risk of drought and flooding due to climate change, which has a direct impact on their livelihoods and productivity. The tools that Verqor offers — credit, insurance, inputs and contracts with buyers — work together to improve farmers’ profits and help them manage the impacts of climate change.
The company has committed to measuring specific KPIs that reflect these priorities, while closing a $7.5 million funding round. Verqor’s mission is grounded in poverty and dignified work, and their KPIs speak to the very priorities that matter to CIFAR Alliance members: financial access, digital literacy, revenue growth, regenerative agriculture and nutrient density. This case study outlines how the company promotes climate adaptation and resilience, as well as how their metrics inform progress beyond financial returns.