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The Case for Private Equity Investment

Although the microfinance sector cut its teeth on grant-led funding, much of the astounding growth and reach we have seen over the past 2-3 years in the sector has been achieved through outside investment from private equity players. This new velocity for the sector has been received with mixed reaction from more traditional microfinance leaders and practitioners. It’s too much growth, too fast, they say. Are they right to be concerned? Or should they see value in reaching more poor people in a shorter span of time?

Justin Willmott, Vice President at Legatum Ventures, shares his perspective.

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