At FC, we view access to finance as more than the provision of credit. It is the art of blending capital, knowledge, and partnerships to unlock opportunity where it is most needed. Finance, in our philosophy, is both a tool and a bridge: a tool for de-risking investments and empowering enterprises, and a bridge that aligns the interests of public and private actors, donors, and communities. By combining grants, guarantees, equity, and our own resources, we create financing structures that not only respond to immediate liquidity challenges but also strengthen institutions, markets, and the resilience of underserved groups. This blended approach ensures that capital is catalytic attracting additional resources, reducing risk perceptions, and building pathways for enterprises to move from survival to sustainable growth.