BFA Global exists to solve a fundamental problem: billions of people remain excluded from the financial systems and opportunities that could transform their lives. Every day, vulnerable communities across emerging markets face climate crises, lack access to quality livelihoods, and are left behind by traditional financial services. BFA Global was founded in 2006 to change this reality by building innovative solutions that create a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future for underserved people and the planet.
Through a unique combination of research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise, BFA Global partners with leading public, private, and philanthropic organizations to catalyze innovation ecosystems for impact across emerging markets. Their work spans climate resilience, financial health, digital finance, gender finance, refugee finance, and digital commerce for micro and small enterprises. From launching new climate resilience ventures and accelerating startups through the Catalyst Fund, to developing initiatives like the Jobtech Alliance and TECA, BFA Global drives practical, scalable solutions that empower underserved communities to become agents of their own future.